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The despicable are ever safe . ' It was with a pained , and proud , and indignant tone that Nydia made this humble reply ; and Ione felt that she only wounded Nydia by pursuing the subject . She remained silent , and the bark now floated into the sea . ` Confess that I was right , Ione , ' said Glaucus , ` in prevailing on thee not to waste this beautiful noon in thy chamber -- confess that I was right . ' ` Thou wert right , Glaucus , ' said Nydia , abruptly . ` The dear child speaks for thee , ' returned the Athenian . ` But permit me to move opposite to thee , or our light boat will be over-balanced . '