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 on the banks; the evening was delightful.—Several boats were passing; the moon was rising in majestic splendor; its beams playing on the smooth surface, and conveying unspeakable tranquillity to the mind. We stood for some time in fixed admiration of the scene, forgetful of the hour, 'till a servant came to remind us of the time we had been absent.

"We were so enchanted with our evening's walk, that we resolved to repeat it the following night, and declined having a servant to attend us, because we apprehended no danger, and wished to be unobserved.

"Unfortunately we were indulged in our request, and we extended our walk, thoughtless of the distance, until no more boats passing, we recollected that it grew late; we turned to quicken our pace home, when suddenly a boat drew towards the shore, and three ordinary looking men jumped out and followed us. Fear lent us wings, though we knew not that they meant any ill. Miss D'Alenberg was more nimble than myself; hasten-