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 In that moment I rejoiced at my good deed. When I resided at G******, that young man fell into the river. He could not swim, and was in danger of being drowned. I instantly plunged into the water, and was so fortunate to save his life. This was, indeed, no heroic action, as I was a good swimmer; and it had entirely slipt my memory; but now I recollected it with pleasure.

I took; from that moment, a warmer interest in every object I beheld. The wall was low, and I could survey all the walks. "Perhaps (thought I) thou wilt meet young V******l in the bosom of his family, happy and animated with friendship for thee."

I was profoundly absorpt in the pleasing sensations this idea created in my heart, when Count S******i suddenly exclaimed, "Stop! Marquis: for Heaven's sake stop! You will instantly drop from your horse. Don't you perceive that your horse's girth has got loose?"