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 contrary to all the workings of humanity, he shall ruin for ever the deluded partner of his guilt;—rob her of her best dowry; and not only cover her own head with dishonour;—but involve a whole virtuous family in shame and sorrow for her sake.—Surely, you will think conscience must lead such a man a troublesome life;—he can have no rest night and day from its reproaches.

'Alas! had something else to do, all this time, than break in upon him; as Elijah reproached the god Baal,—this domestic God was either talking, or pursuing, or was in a journey, or peradventure he slept and could not be awoke.

'Perhaps was gone out in company with  to fight a duel: