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 tude demand. I know it was the intention of my late dear father to have provided handsomely for my worthy Ernest; that trust happily devolves on me: Souls like his are above pecuniary reward, nor does he want it, farther than to have the power of enlarging his benevolent purposes; therefore I must add other gratifications to prove my sense of his worth." He then rang the bell, and requested to speak with Mr. Ernest. The good old man came in, pleasure dancing in every feature to attend the commands of his loved master.

Ferdinand desired he would be seated.—Ernest looked at the Count. He translated the look: "My good friend, pray be seated." He immediately complied. "My dear Ernest (said Ferdinand) the packet Mr. Dunloff delivered to me, after the death of my brother, contained little more than he himself acquainted me with, and when I had perused the contents I committed it to the flames, and with it all resentment for past injuries.