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with her; but she had beseeched me so earnestly to remain here with her son, that I was constrained to obey her.

I thought so, Ma'am; for in truth she wanted a friend to be with her very much.

Ah! I fear she did. How was it, Humphry?

I carried her the news myself. Three steps brought me from the Court to the room where she waited; and had I been threescore and ten, I should not, I believe, have made more of them.

And how did she receive it?

O! fainted away like a corse.

Indeed! O, that I had been with her! Did you tell her of Robinair's death, too?

Yes, Ma'am, after she was somewhat recovered, I told her; but I had as lief have held my tongue.

Why so, my good Humphry?