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 quences; on account of the disclosure from loving parent? Unfortunate young man, alast his suspicions were lulled asleep by his fond affections.

The old woman being tempted by the golden bait that she had received, and greedily thirsting after the enjoyment of the rest, she went to her husband; and awaking him, informed him of the discovery she had made; at the same time in the most pathetic manner, represent ig their present wretched circumstances and at length told him of her base and diabolical intention. Though, with horrid apprehensions, lie often refused, ye her insinuating eloquence (Eve's enchantments) moved him at last to consent, and become master of all tha wealth, by murdering the owner thereo

After much consultation, they agree to perpetrate the horrid deed by cuttin his throat with a large carving knife