(added she, turning to Matilda) therefore you must not be surprised to see us a little intoxicated with joy on meeting again after so long an absence." "Indeed, madam, such affectionate feelings do you great honour."
Adelaide was all transport, which was soon after rather checked by the introduction of the Marquis de Clermont and his son: the young men ran into each other's arms. "A thousand welcomes, my dear De Bouville, I impatiently longed to see you." "I believe it, (returned the other, with a smile;) you had powerful reasons, and I have shortened my stay in England considerably on your account." "Apropos, (said the Marquis;) how do you like England, my young friend?" "So well, Sir, (replied the Count) that I could be contented to pass my life there in the bosom of my friends. I consider the English as the happiest people under the sun: they are naturally brave, friendly, and benevolent; they enjoy the blessings of a mild and free government; their personal safety is securedby
