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 the last twelvemonth, I had been noticed and followed by a nobleman, who was very amiable, and held high rank in the army.—Want of birth was an invincible obstacle to our marriage, and I had rejected, with disdain, every other overture; but when my nurse explained our situation, I confess, with shame, I no longer kept him at that distance which I ought to have done, and gave him but too much encouragement.

"One morning my nurse came into my room; said she, "we will sell the furniture, turn everything into money, and leave this place. I have been making inquiries; your father still lives; we will go to Baden; I will find some way of making you known to him, without alarming his family, and oblige him to provide for you, which either fear or affection will make him do. Your sister has also an uncle in Suabia—I will find him out; 'tis fit those relations should maintain you."

"This proposal of Dupree's.—"

"Dupree!" exclaimed Ferdinand;"Great God! what do I hear—but go on."