used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Renestine had had many suitors, had had much admiration.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
for the reason that
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
give encouragement to
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
Jaffray
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From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
Jaffray's
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From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
hear with intention
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Renestine had had many suitors, had had much admiration.
joined in matrimony
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
the force of workers available
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Renestine had had many suitors, had had much admiration.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
not any; not one
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
on one occasion
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
Renestine
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From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
get by special effort
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
have in common
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading Renestine had had many suitors, had had much admiration.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
in or at the place that
From this reading They had been married and left at once for Jaffray's home at Jefferson, where he had a position in the County Clerk's office.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading Grown into womanhood, she was radiant; happy in her love and secure in the faith of her choice, she went forth from her sister's home full of hope and cheer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
a late time of life
From this reading TWO years went by and Renestine had been the bride of Jaffray Starr three months.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She could have become the wife of a young adoring banker; she had refused to listen to the suit of men of more substance than her husband; but because of the quiet manliness of Jaffray Starr, because of his keen intellect, because of his nobility of heart and generous nature, she gave her heart into his keeping, sure that she had made no mistake, and set out with him to share his fortune, whatever it would bring.
