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23 going to see her husband; that liberty is restored to both; and that the beneficence of an utter stranger would reunite them for ever! "Come," said the counsellor, "leave this dreadful place, that has too long witnessed the lamentations of innocence Come that I may restore to the arms of a father and a husband, two objects so dear to his heart. But," continued he, "you cannot depart in this unworthy dress. I have foreseen every thing: in this bundle you will find whatever is necessary. Dress yourself while I go to the gaoler, to shew him my order, and, in a quarter of an hour, I will return to you."

The counsellor returns; not less delighted, nor less affected than Blanche. He presents to her a trembling hand; he assists her in carrying her son; and he takes her with transport from the abode of bitterness and woe. A coach in waiting soon conveys them to the prison of St: Andre. They are admitted. Blanche, fondly clasping her son, runs to throw herself in the arms of her husband. At this moment they experience whatever love and joy can inspire, in two fond hearts,