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CHAP. III
When the over-charged heart vents itself in a friendly communication, it lightens the oppressive load, and admits a ray of hope to illumine the prospect of future hours. Ferdinand returned to the Castle with quicker steps, and a countenance less overcast than for many preceding days; in the garden he met his wife under the supporting arm of his brother; he joined them, and was composed enough to converse freely on several subjects. Among other things, the war with Prussia was mentioned, and he dropped a hint that he should like the ser-
