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 doubt the villain who attacked her in the chapel belongs, once heard a rumour of their being gone, and that they assuredly would from always having their spies about, they would never, I am sure, think it worth their while to break into the castle.

"Well, many men many minds, and many women I suppose the same. For I am certain if I was my lady, I would never live with the fine fortune she has, amongst these dismal woods and mountains. No, no, Paris would be the place for my money."

"Do you think Floretta, (asked Madeline, who sat as pale as death, and almost motionless) that the surgeon will soon arrive."

"Why that depends, Mam'selle, (replied Floretta) upon the haste Antoine and Jerome make in going for him, and the haste he makes in coming back with them. Though upon reflection indeed, I should not be surprised if none of them ever reached the castle; for 'tis extremely probable they may