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I added an expression of my undying sorrow for having brought misfortune upon her whom I must always love , and him whom I had once respected , and assured him that I did not intend to rest until I had repaired it . This I addressed to the university . I explained briefly to my father the reason of my temporary absence from Padua ; and upon reconsideration of my plans , desiring to avoid any affectation of extravagance , added a cloak , a small bundle of clean linen , a staff and a few gold pieces to my thin equipment . At four o'clock in the afternoon I went out into the street and directed my steps towards the gate of San Zuan . Leaving Padua , I turned and looked for the last time upon her domes and towers . `` Farewell , once proud city , now brought low by my deed , '' I said . `` Keep , if thou must , the accursed memory and name of Francis Antony Strelley , gentleman -- Poisoner of Homes , Stabber-in-secret , Traitor in Love .