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mates, and little dreams of the misery at home. O that he may never know it! Thank Heaven, however, that he is at present removed from it.

MADALINE.

It is one fortunate circumstance amidst your many distresses. Do not suffer yourself to be so depressed; wrestle more bravely with your misfortunes, and Heaven will support and protect you.

MRS. ARDEN.

I will try to do so.

MADALINE.

This is well said: and, if I might advise you, retire for an hour to your chamber, and, if possible, take a little rest. You have been up the whole night, and it is still early in the morning. You will not else have strength to comfort him who so much wants your comfort.

MRS. ARDEN.

I thank you, my kind Madaline; I will do as you desire me, though nowhere is there any rest for me.

[Exeunt.