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 doomed us to that state, and the paths of fame and fortune lead but to the coffin and the grave."

He now proceeded to inform Madeline of the purpose for which he had entered.

"If (cried he) you think you can, without interrupting, attend to our solemn rites, and join in our orisons, remain; if not, retire to your chamber."

"I do think I can (replied Madeline); I also think, that, by staying, my mind will be composed."

Some of the most ancient of the domestics now entered, and the sacred service was begun, and ere concluded, the turbulence of Madeline's grief was abated: when over, Father Bertrand, who was tenderly interested about her, insisted on her retiring to her chamber, and gave her his benediction as she withdrew.