“But suppose,” said I interrupting her; “Suppose that he should disapprove of our union; let him remain ignorant of my proceedings, till I have rescued you from the prison in which you are now confined. Once my wife, you are free from his authority: I need from him no pecuniary assistance; and when he sees his resentment to be unavailing, he will doubtless restore you to his favour. But let the worst happen; should Don Gaston be irreconcileable, my relations will vie with each other in making you forget his loss: and you will find in my father a substitute for the parent of whom I shall deprive you.”