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 stars, and his own folly, for introducing them into the room) "it will be necessary to send a physician to this lady."

The Count offered to fetch one, and immediately set off for that purpose, though Louisa tried to oppose the design. Ferdinand, who was eagerly desirous of hearing some intelligence of the D'Alenberg family, remained with Heli in the apartment.

The latter, greatly agitated, had thrown himself upon a sofa. Louisa looked at him with evident terror, and appeared to shrink from his menacing aspect.

"My evil genius seems to predominate," said he to Ferdinand.—"I am to be robbed of this young woman too by Christian artifices."

"Heli," replied the latter, "do not repine that you are made the instrument to rescue an unfortunate lady from villainy. She is of birth and character; has powerful friends, and is married.—She is under the protection of a family I respect, and who will feel the warmest gratitude for her preserva-