If the news of her illness were false, he would go away again saying nothing; but if she were really ill and dying, and wished to see him before her death, he would, should he find her still living, forgive her; and should he arrive too late he would perform his last duty to her.
Если ее болезнь есть обман, то он промолчит и уедет. Если она действительно больна, при смерти и желает его видеть пред смертью, то он простит ее, если застанет в живых, и отдаст последний долг, если приедет слишком поздно.