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 tended to murder her. We did not ask many questions; but she was put to bed, and yesterday morning I was told she appeared to be a good deal revived; that she earnestly requested, should any person make inquiry after her, we would deny our knowledge of her. I began to think the prophet had thrown this young woman in my way, to be a solace to me, and a companion for Fatima, so I let them be together.

"About noon, two horsemen, like a gentleman and his servant, appeared at the door.—They asked me had I seen a young woman; I kept her secret.—Whilst they were talking, Fatima came out.—I was very much displeased, and commanded her, pretty roughly, to retire.—She refused, and said some words to the stranger I did not understand.—He smiled, and answered her with great quickness. Highly provoked, I pushed her in, and shut the door.—The traitress opened the window above, and talked again. Enraged to madness, I flew in, dragged her