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4 looking out of a window, he at the first sight both liked and loved, tho' then a stranger to him, yet for that time passed on to follow his recreation, but so powerful did his fancy move, that all things seemed dull to the beauty he had seen. Intent upon which his thoughts were wholly taken up by what means to get admittance in order to discover his passion; he knew not, neither was he satisfied whether she was single or married, but in pain, as lovers do, moved between hope and fear, flattering himself especially with what he wished, and so breaking off his pastime, he went home leisurely to consider how he might attain his desire.

II.

How Pisaurus found means to discover his passion to Eugenia, and how she consented; also the marriage day appointed.

ISAURUS was eager to become acquainted with the beautiful Eugenia, in whose face, modesty was lively painted, he promised many things to himself, but liked none, till at last, being a melancholy mood walking in a