"Cease,cease these debates,"he exclaimed,stepping forward and taking their hands."I hereby set both of you free.Never in my life have I seen such loyalty;nor did I dream such a thing could exist.I beg you will accept my pardon and allow me to share in your friendship."“Cease, cease these debates,” he exclaimed, stepping forward and taking their hands. “I hereby set both of you free. Never in my life have I seen such loyalty; nor did I dream such a thing could exist. I beg you will accept my pardon and allow me to share in your friendship