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 "Who these mysterious strangers were I cannot possibly conceive, (cried Madame D'Alembert) but that they certainly did not mean to harm you, however appearances may make you believe to the contrary, I think; for had such been their intention they most assuredly could have accomplished that intention 'ere we came."

"They only designed to rob her I suppose, (said Lubin) and frighten her to silence; pray search your pockets, Mademoiselle, to try if you have lost any thing."

"There was nothing of any value in them, (replied Madeline) so I need not take that trouble."

"They must certainly (resumed Lubin) have retreated, on hearing us, down that gallery," pointing to the one Madeline had attempted to conceal herself in; "I would give all the money I am worth for somebody now to assist me in searching it."

"Oh, Madeline! (cried her friend) I can no longer attempt to detain you: I came to