The tortures of the accused did not equal mine; she was sustained by innocence, but the fangs of remorse tore my bosom, and would not forego their hold.
– Mary Shelley
Frankenstein, Chapter 8. Victor is tortured by guilt over Justine’s murder trial.
The tortures of the accused did not equal mine; she was sustained by innocence, but the fangs of remorse tore my bosom, and would not forego their hold.
– Mary Shelley