History of Don Quixote

And that which seemed to be love takes to flight, as it cannot pass the limit fixed by nature, which fixes no limit to true love-what I mean is that after Don Fernando had enjoyed this passion subsided and his eagerness cooled, and if at first he feigned a wish to absent himself in order to cure his love, he was now in reality anxious to go to avoid keeping his promise. The duke gave him permission, and ordered me to accompany him. We arrived at my city, and my father gave him the reception due to his rank. I saw Luscinda without delay, and, tough it had not been dead or deadened, my love gathered fresh life.