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(illegible text)d the servants raised a laugh. “Inhuman (illegible text)es,” said Duncan, starting up, and pushing them (illegible text) “thus to mock the feelings of an old man, even though he were not the lord and master of you but take notice—the individual among you all dares to offer such another insult to him, I’ll (illegible text)on that fire.” The old man clung to him, and (illegible text) him ruefully in the face. “You impudent (illegible text)rly vagabond!” said the lady, “do you know whom you speak?---servants turn that wretch out the house, and hunt him with all the dogs in the (illegible text)” “Softly, softly, good lady,” said Duncan “take care that I do not turn you out of the (illegible text)”---“Alas! good youth” said the old laird, (illegible text) little know what you are about; for mercy’s forbear; you are brewing vengeance both for yourself and me.” “Fear not,” said Duncan, “I will (illegible text) you with my life.” “Pray, may I ask you what is your name?” said the old man still looking (illegible text)ly at him—“That you may,” replied Duncan, a man has so good a right to ask anything of me (illegible text) have---I am Duncan Campbell, your own son.” “-m-myson!” exclaimed the old man, and sunk (illegible text)on a seat with a convulsive moan. Duncan (illegible text)im in his arms --he soon recovered, and asked incoherent questions-—looked at the two moles (illegible text) right leg-,— kissed him, and then wept on his (illegible text) for joy. “O God of heaven,” said he, “it is (illegible text)ince I could thank thee heartily for any thing; I do thank thee indeed, for I have found my son.! (illegible text)ar and only' son!”.
Contrary to what might have been expected, Duncan's pretty only sister Alexia rejoiced most of all (illegible text) discovery. She was almost wild with joy at (illegible text) such a brother—The old lady, her mother (illegible text)d to have wept bitterly in private,, but knowing Duncan would be her master, she behaved to him with civility and respect. Every thing was com(illegible text) to his management, and he soon discovered,
