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Rh air of probability. In default of further evidence it is accepted; a list is made of the articles, and about a fourth part of their value is tendered him; with which he walks away, with greater zest for plunder than ever, and a determination to avail himself largely of future opportunities.

The blushing maiden who next advances unattended, with a packet in her hand, has come upon a pious mission. Long despised at home by a dissipated father and a scornful mother, now that adversity has come upon them, she is their sole support; their ministering spirit. Her proud and noble family have given costly entertainments, frequented places of popular amusement, and rivalled the wealthiest in personal magnificence and benefactions to the Church; but a course of riotous extravagance, gaming, and debauchery, have had their usual effect, and neither the friendship of their former visitors, the sympathy of relations, nor even the blessings of the Church, are to be obtained by them now. Every external resource is exhausted. At this juncture, the fair daughter comes to their relief; she has mustered the whole of her trinkets and personal effects—many of them