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" have been absent a long time, my love," said her mate; "but I perceived that you were indulging your tenderness towards that disobedient nestling, who has rendered himself unworthy of it. However, I do not condemn you for giving him assistance, for had not you undertaken the task, I would myself have flown to him instead of returning home. How is he?—likely to live and reward your kindness?" "Yes," said she, "he will, I flatter myself, soon perfectly recover, for his hurt is not very considerable; and I have the pleasure to tell you he is extremely sensible of his late folly, and I dare say will endeavour to repair his fault with future good behaviour."

"This is pleasing news indeed!" said he.