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Adventure Quote by Emmuska Orczy

“Dear heart,” he murmured, “do not look on me with those dear, scared eyes of yours. If there is aught that puzzles you in what I said, try and trust me a little longer. Remember, I must save the Dauphin at all costs; mine honor is bound with his safety. What happens to me after that matters but…” quote by Emmuska Orczy
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““Dear heart,” he murmured, “do not look on me with those dear, scared eyes of yours. If there is aught that puzzles you in what I said, try and trust me a little longer. Remember, I must save the Dauphin at all costs; mine honor is bound with his safety. What happens to me after that matters but little, yet I wish to live for your dear sake.””

Emmuska Orczy

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy, 1905

A lover urges his beloved to trust him despite danger, emphasizing duty over personal safety and the hope of future reunion.

In simple terms: He asks for trust while he must protect someone else.

Key Takeaway

Trust him, even in peril.

Themes

love duty trust honor

Mood

torn hopeful

Type

romantic dramatic heroic

When to use this quote

  • war
  • secret missions
  • protecting a vulnerable person
  • romantic partnership

Key Concepts

self‑sacrifice heroism emotional conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you balance love and duty?
  • What risks are worth taking for others?
A Different Perspective

His personal desires are secondary, which may cause emotional strain.

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