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But Nisida threw upon him a look of so imploring a nature , that his temporary vexation yielded to a feeling of immense commiseration for that afflicted creature : and he gave her to understand , by another rapid glance , that her prayer was accorded . This interchange of signs of such deep mystery scarcely occupied a moment , and was altogether unobserved by Francisco . Dr. Duras proceeded to administer restoratives to the dying nobleman -- but in vain ! The count had fallen into a lethargic stupor , which lasted until four in the morning , when his spirit passed gently away . The moment Francisco and Nisida became aware that they were orphans , they threw themselves into each other 's arms , and renewed by that tender embrace the tacit compact of sincere affection which had ever existed between them . Francisco 's tears flowed freely ; but Nisida did not weep ! A strange -- an almost portentous light shone in her brilliant black eyes ; and though that wild gleaming denoted powerful emotions , yet it shed no luster upon the depths of her soul -- afforded no clew to the real nature of these agitated feelings .