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 Monsieur de Montcal had given to Mademoiselle de Dammartin, persuaded him that the charming Adelaide must be the person for whom he had conceived such an unconquerable affection. He had only seen her for an instant, when on a visit to his sister, who was for a short time in that convent: he had often requested her to tell him her name, but she as constantly refused to comply with his request.

The sudden and capricious attachment of the Count for Madamoiselle de Dammartin, whom he had nevcr seen, far from weakening the affection which the Seur de Joinville had conceived for her, seemed to render it more lively, by the numerous obstacles which appeared to oppose it; but the moment he caught a glimpse of happiness, it was interrupted by a contest between jealousy and generosity.

He passed the night in dreadful agitation. The delusive hopes, which sometimes stole into his heart, were stifled by reflections on the duties of friendship, which he determined to fulfil, however arduous and painful the task might be; and he took the firm resolution of sacrificing his love at the shrine of his friend’s happiness.

The King of Navarre was a prey to all the horrors of the most dreadful apprehension; and the advantage he had given the Count de Nevers over him, was not the least cause of it. The unexpected appearance of the lady of the cavern had snatched away his victim from him, and left him to regret his not having satisfied his vengeance.

Not daring to attempt the life of the Count after what had passed, the King was more fully determined than ever to make himself master, if possible, of the person of Alice. Marcel’s secretary