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would not have acted precisely as Charles had. But he
did not enter deeply enough into the sinful labyrinth of his
own heart to be able fully to appreciate his misconduct;
and even though he pardoned the count, he was yet pro-
bably ignorant that he himself stood in as much need of
pardon, whether from the count or from Him who enjoins
us to forgive as we hope to be forgiven.