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 off, and trust, you will lose no time to bring them liberty and indemnity."

Suffering a thousand pangs that innocence should thus be involved in guilt, I told his worship, that I would instantly fly to effect their deliverance and make them every compensation my fortune would allow. He applauded my justice and generosity, and having paid all necessary fees and expences, I took leave of him, with a thousand thanks for his candor and ample information.

Distracted at the loss of an excellent mother, stung with remorse at the harsh and ignominious treatment of my bosom friends, agonizing with the horrid idea of the unmerited sufferings of two other innocent men, what language is strong enough to paint the emotions of my heart! I-darted through the streets like a maniac to procure post-horses, and leaving Alfonso to follow me with the luggage, sped away for Alcantara.