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CHAP. V.

"A parent's soft sorrows to mine led the way."

Clermont at last addressed Madeline.


"I shall now, my love, (said he) fulfil my promise, and relate those events which tenderness made me hitherto conceal from you.

"In the chateau, where you enjoyed the society of one of the most amiable of women, the early and the most happy part of my