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 the chief instrument of the destruction of thy most cruel enemies in Spain,—of those whose dangerous intercourse has corrupted my innocence, and deprived us of our happiness! Thanks to Providence, which has chosen me thy second Genius, to snatch thee from perdition; I am afraid, I shall not live to enjoy the fruits of my dutiful endeavors, but the act itself is a sufficient reward, and I shall die contented if I survive in thy remembrance.

"It is my duty to relate to you the causes which brought me to this foreign country, and the circumstances which have guided my conduct in doing what has been accomplished. Your thanks are equally due to Caroline, who has accompanied me every where in this dangerous enterprise, impelled by the same motives in favor of the Count, her husband, whose generosity will no doubt reward her fortitude and more than female tenderness, love, and affection."

Here the count and I vowed, with tears in our eyes, never to part from them more. I knelt down by my Adela's side, covering her hand with kisses, while Count Selami