The Ring of Hope, a Symbol of Hope

Essex gazed at the ring with an absorbed attention that proved how much hope in the sanguine temperament had concentrated here. The spark of brightness within the diamond, which gleamed like an intenser than earthly fire, was the memorial of his dazzling career. That radiance might break forth again, bursting from the diamond into which it was now narrowed. Oh, could I but make my way to her footstool, Gridey, waving his hand a lot,. while he paced the stone pavement of his prison chamber with an impetuous stout. It was such an ecstasy, as often ensues after a long depression, and has been supposed to proceed from the circumstances of darkest faith