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 "Mr Mareschal, I am sorry for you," said his grave adviser.

"I am obliged to you, Mr Ratcliffe; but I would not have you judge of our enterprise by my way of vindicating it; there are wiser heads, than mine at the work."

"Wiser heads than yours may lie as low," said Ratcliffe, in a warning tone.

"Perhaps so; but no lighter heart shall; and, to prevent its being made heavier by your remonstrances, I will bid you adieu, Mr Ratcliffe, till dinner time, when you shall see that my apprehensions have not spoiled my appetite."