The Rogue's Passion

Huldbrand, of Ringstetten, had died the very last of their competition; the mourners started their sorrowful march, performing requiems underneath the bright, relaxed canopy of paradise; Father Heilmann moved ahead of time, bearing a crucifix that is high and also the inconsolable Bertalda implemented, supported by her aged dad. Abruptly, in the middle of the black-robed attendants within the widow's train, a snow-white figure had been seen, closely veiled, and wringing fervent sorrow to her fingers. Those near who she relocated thought a key dread, and retreated either backward or even to along side it, increasing by their motions the security regarding the other people close to who the white complete stranger ended up being now advancing, and so a confusion within the funeral-train had been starting that is well-nigh. A few of the armed forces escort had been therefore bold as to deal with the figure, also to make an effort to take it off through the procession; but she appeared to vanish from under their fingers, yet had been instantly seen advancing once more amid the dismal cortege with sluggish and action that is solemn. At size, in result of the shrinking that is proceeded of attendants to your right and also to the left, she arrived near behind Bertalda. The figure now relocated therefore slowly that the widow failed to perceive it, also it moved meekly and humbly behind her undisturbed.

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