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 yourself with me now! Come, for I have something to say that we must talk over together alone."

Putting, then, her willing arm within his, he eagerly conducted her down stairs; made her pass by the astonished Ambroise, at whom she nodded and smiled in the fulness of her contentment, and led her towards the beach; her heart exulting, and her eyes glistening with tender joy; even while every nerve was affected, and all her feelings were tortured, by a dread of quick approaching separation and misery.

"I am come," cried he, when they were at a little distance from the houses, "to take the most prompt advantage of my brotherly character. I have travelled all night, not to lose a moment in laying my scheme before you."

"What kindness!—Oh my lord!—and where did you hear,—where did Sir Jaspar's letter reach you?"

"Sir Jaspar?—I have received no letter from Sir Jaspar. I have seen no Sir Jaspar!"