And there you see the distinction between our feelings: had he been in my place, and I in his, though I hated him with a hatred that turned my life to gall, I never would have raised a hand against him. You may look incredulous, if you please! I never would have banished him from her society as long as she desired his. The moment her regard ceased, I would have torn his heart out and drank his blood! But, till then - if you don't believe me, you don't know me - til then, I would have died by inches before I touched a single hair on his head!
"And there you see the difference between our emotions: if he were in my shoes and I in his, despite hating him with a fierce loathing that poisoned my life, I would never harm him physically." It highlights the distinction in feelings, emphasizing a deep-seated moral boundary that the narrator would not cross, even with intense hatred. The narrator insists on a strict moral line, showing a sense of honor and restraint that persists despite strong emotions.
"I would have never expelled him from her company as long as she wanted his presence. Only when her regard waned would I have acted against him, even to the point of harm, if necessary." The speaker reveals a paradox: strong loyalty to her loved one and a willingness to go to extremes if her feelings change. The narrator underscores their moral integrity, claiming they would rather suffer than violate their principles, illustrating complex emotional and ethical boundaries.
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