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 way than a bridge; this he crossed to the gate that appeared in the wall, and rung the bell.

The door was almost instantly opened by the porteress, and to his great joy he found himself at the desired port. She seemed extremely surprised at seeing him, and demanded his business. "Was there not a young Lady brought here within this fortnight?" said he.

"There was (she replied) and what then?"

"I beseech you (said he) to tell her, her nearest relation wishes to speak with her."

Tis very improbable a relation should come here to see her. Young man, you have not spoken the truth; nor will you, whoever you are, be permitted to see her."

"Oh! (cried Ferdinand, off his guard, and agonized by vexation and fatigue) oh! tell her it is her husband, it is the father of her child; she has no right to withdraw herself from me, nor can you answer it, to detain