up her child's claim to his inheritance, which Louisa never could have contested, from want of proof. Such heroism, such delicacy and disinterestedness, is certainly very uncommon." "True," answered the Count, "her whole conduct evinces a greatness of soul superior to any woman I ever heard of. A mind like her's never could be contented with a doubtful title, or respect a man whose honour was at least equivocal. And what a wretch must he be, who, losing such an angel, could so soon pay court to another."
"Miss D'Alenberg," said Ferdinand, "by the little I have seen of her, is both in person and mind beautiful and captivating; such as might well warrant the warmest passion; and he must be a thousand times a villain that would seek to entangle such a woman in the black catalogue of those who have suffered by his artifices. But," added he, "you see what are the wishes of Mr. D'Alenberg. Have you any curiosity; do you feel interest enough for those worthy persons, to step out of the way, and pay them a visit?"
