“A pair of star-cross'd lovers”

Candide and his master Pangloss, faced a harsh destiny, execution. Candide was lucky enough to have fortune on his side, and escape from death. These chapters are very descriptive and provide information that creates a series of understanding of prior events. Candide was set to be executed, when an old lady rescued him. She said “Pull yourself together, young man and follow me” (Chapter 6, page 37). Apparently it was easier to follow this woman and continue his new path, despite of the evil past he had once lived. This mysterious woman aids Candide without expecting any revenue. As we can recall “Ii is not my hand you should kiss. I will come back to-morrow. In the meanwhile, rub yourself with that ointment, take some food, and have a good night’s rest” (Chapter 6, page 38) Candide later encounters Lady Cunegonde, she tells her story and gives Candide an internal thought of relief. As they speak, full of excitement, grief and awkwardness she began, “...that Candide, who gazed at her the whole time in rapt, attention, did not miss a single word.”(Chapter 7, page 40) Candide standing beside her true love was curious about the fortune she had faced. We can recall “By all means” (Chapter 8, page41) as Candide stood quite waiting for Cunegonde’s tale.