The smile of the Lady Sybilla grew ever sadder and ever sweeter.

And the eyes of the Scarlet Admiral were ever sadder and ever fiercer.

The cavaliers who waited for the signora became ever sadder and more thoughtful.

He sang long, and his motive was ever sadder.

Ever sadder and darker grew the face of Lomaque as he now pondered alone over the changes and misfortunes of the past five years.