"The state you see me in cannot surprise you, but you have the power to tranquillize my spirits: I cannot support a parting interview—I cannot take leave of the Count—I have endeavoured to acquire fortitude, but the heart in such a moment cannot be trusted; let us go then, Sir, to-morrow at an early hour, I will leave a letter, and my clothes can be sent after me. Do not hesitate (pursued she) consider my peace, my reason may depend upon your compliance."
"Then, Madam," replied Ferdinand—"assure yourself of my obedience to your wishes; to-morrow I will attend you: I only fear that you will find the way more fatiguing than you are aware of, and that arriving at such a place on foot may excite curiosity, and give rise to unfavourable conjectures."
"Well," answered she, hastily, "make what arrangements you please, but let me go to-morrow, and go without taking leave of the ——— Count," she would have said, but the word died on her tongue, her voice fal-
