` 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 . If ever you should return to the pool where you first heard the voice , promise me that you will at least take this with you . ' And opening a curiously carved box , she took out a sea-shell shot with many colours , and sang a song softly into it . ` The moment you hear the Yara 's voice , ' said she , ` put this to your ear , and you will hear my song instead . Perhaps -- I do not know for certain -- but perhaps , I may be stronger than the Yara . ' It was late that night when Alonzo returned home . The moon was shining on the distant river , which looked cool and inviting , and the trees of the forest seemed to stretch out their arms and beckon him near . But the young man steadily turned his face in the other direction , and went home to bed . The struggle had been hard , but Alonzo had his reward next day in the joy and relief with which Julia greeted him .
He assured her that having overcome the temptation once the danger was now over ; but she , knowing better XXXXX he did the magic of the Yara 's face and voice , did not fail to make him repeat his promise when he went away .
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