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 on the next opportunity, how far we could rely upon the latter.

"Our common friend received us as well as we could expect, and did every thing in his power to prolong our stay with him, and to give us pleasure. His country seat united all the charms of the Spanish clime, and our rural diversions were seasoned by the pleasant flows of humorous sallies. We played most charming little tricks; and our sociable harmony prevented us from being offended when, now and then, our frolicks degenerated into something more than jest. Our hostess and host soon knew Antonio's weak side as well as we did; and we resolved to repay him with a vengeance, on the first opportunity, all the liberties he had taken with us, and soon were enabled to carry our purpose into execution.

"A sudden noise arose in the castle, one night, while we were at supper in a garden-house. Some of the servants came running, pale and with ghastly looks, to