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 as the two Barons could prove Ferdinand was in their house during the whole transaction.

On a review of these circumstances they concluded the false accusations would be unquestionably proved, and Heli, if he lived, meet the punishment his baseness truly deserved. The Baron was just beginning to express some anxiety for the safety of his son, when he entered the room.

"Your looks are full of importance," said the Baron.

"They are a transcript of my mind then (answered he) for I promise you that I have not been idle since my departure from you this morning; I shall therefore wave my congratulations to Ferdinand, and relate to you my proceedings.

I repaired without delay to Heli's cottage, most fortunately I met one of our servants, and took him with me. When arrived there I was admitted by one of the men who guarded Heli, who told me that he was so much better, they intended to remove him to the prison.