Despises the meaner forms of life altogether, though he dreads being haunted by their souls.

Logically all these things point one way! he has assurance of some kind that he will acquire some higher life. He dreads the consequence⁠—the burden of a soul. Then it is a human life he looks to!

And the assurance⁠—?

Merciful God! the Count has been to him, and there is some new scheme of terror afoot!

Later.