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 ing, restored me to my former hardiness and spirits.

As I awoke, I found Jago fitting by my side, "I hope," said he, "you are now disposed for a serious conversation. You have made me your real friend, and it solely depends on you to keep me so."

—"Well, my friend, my preserver, what can I do?"

—"Be not so sanguine, listen to me with composure, and learn the drift of the matter. You was yesterday intoxicated; now you ought to be sober. Rosalia was only employed to captivate your senses, but the girl being actually smitten with you, took a different course,"

—"Ah, Jago, how thankful I am for thy frankness!"

—"Such are the duties of friendship, and, I hope, you will never be wanting in them towards me. Tell me now, do you really love Rosalia?"

—"I adore her."

—"But will you be true to her?"

—"I have solemnly sworn it."