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 nour of his daughter, had been irreparably injured." "One favour, Sir," added he, "I will request, because in your power to serve me in. If I fall, in my pocket you will find a letter addressed to my child, under the name of Miss Sultsbach; promise me to convey that letter into her hands, under whatsoever name she may now bear. She is in the convent a few miles from the city;—but until I can do her character justice, I wish not to see her. Perhaps that blessing may be for ever denied to me." The friendly surgeon engaged to observe his request, and the two gentlemen presently engaged.

They fought desperately; several wounds were given and received on both sides, 'till at length each sheathed his sword in the body of his antagonist; both fell, to all appearance, lifeless. Two servants of the Count's had attended at some distance; to those the surgeon made a signal; and as they advanced, two peasants happened to pass through the field, and were likewise called upon to lend their assistance. My father the