In that, he could not be defended; but if he had injured her, how much more had he injured himself; if her case were pitiable, his was hopeless.
In dàt opzicht was hij niet te verdedigen; maar zoo hij haar al kwaad had gedaan, hoeveel meer kwaad deed hij zichzelf! Mocht háár toestand dan al beklagenswaard genoemd worden, de zijne was hopeloos.