` But tell me why you are so afraid ? ' ` Because the voice you heard -- I know you will laugh , but it is quite true -- it was the voice of the Yara . ' At these words Alonzo burst into a shout of laughter ; but it sounded so harsh and loud that Julia shrank away shuddering . It seemed as if he could not stop himself , and the more he laughed the paler the poor girl became , murmuring to herself as she watched him : ` Oh , heaven ! you have seen her ! you have seen her ! what shall I do ? ' Faint as was her whisper , it reached the ears of Alonzo , who , though he still could not speak for laughing , shook his head . ` You may not know it , but it is true . Nobody who has not seen the Yara laughs like that . ' And Julia flung herself on the ground weeping bitterly . At this sight Alonzo became suddenly grave , and kneeling by her side , gently raised her up . ` Do not cry so , my angel , ' he said , ' I will promise anything you please . Only let me see you smile again . ' With a great effort Julia checked her sobs , and rose to her feet . ` Thank you , ' she answered . ` My heart grows lighter as you say that ! I know you will try to keep your word and to stay away from the forest . But -- the power of the Yara is very strong , and the sound of her voice is apt to make men forget everything else in the world . Oh , I have seen it , and more than one betrothed maiden lives alone , broken-hearted .
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