The Count of Monte Cristo

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overshadow yours. Daughter of a prince, I restore to you the riches and
name of your father."

Haidee became pale, and lifting her transparent hands to heaven,
exclaimed in a voice stifled with tears, "Then you leave me, my lord?"

"Haidee, Haidee, you are young and beautiful; forget even my name, and
be happy."

"It is well," said Haidee; "your order shall be executed, my lord;
I will forget even your name, and be happy." And she stepped back to
retire.

"Oh, heavens," exclaimed Valentine, who was supporting the head of
Morrel on her shoulder, "do you not see how pale she is? Do you not see
how she suffers?"