He called to Ruez, who had
already heard the state of affairs from his father, and told him at
once; and it was, of course, not long after that Isabella dried her
tears, and stilled her throbbing heart by a knowledge that the last
objection to the happy union was obviated.
Don Gonzales, when he received the letter, and had carefully
examined it, even went personally to the palace to tender his
congratulations to the young lieutenant-governor, and to tell him
that he had no longer any objections to raise as to the proposal
which he had so lately taken occasion to make, relative to Isabella.
"We, then, have your free consent as to our early union, Don
Gonzales?"
"With all my heart, General Bezan, and may the virgin add her
blessing."
"I see, sir, you look anxious as to how I came in possession of this
princely fortune."
"I am indeed filled with amazement; but the evidence you offer is
satisfactory."
"At another time I will explain all to you," replied Lorenzo Bezan,
smiling.
"It is well; and now, sir, this matter of so much importance to my
peace of mind is settled."
Thus saying, Don Gonzales shook the soldier's hand warmly, and
departed, really delighted at the result of the matter, for had not
General Bezan brought the requisite fortune, the old Spaniard would
have religiously kept his oath; and, if not influenced by honor and
consciousness in the matter of fulfilling his sacred promise, he
would have been led to do so through fear, he being in such matters
most superstitious.
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