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THE HORRID MYSTERIES.

white gown, which was tied round the waist with a green sash: her uplifted hand was whiter than the muslin from which it stole forth, and the roseate smile of health was diffused over her countenance. Her gown being unfortunately caught by a brier, she was obliged to remove her hand from her eyes to disentangle it; and having extricated her garment, her black eyes met me by accident. She started a little when she saw us so contiguous to her; a deeper hue blushed over her delicate face, and she cast her eyes suddenly to the ground, as if in search for something. My horse, whom I inadvertently had pricked with my spurs, began suddenly to bound; the Count called to me to be on my guard. She looked once more at me, growing as pale as ashes, and quickened her paces. I pacified my horse; and while she turned round a corner into another walk, she directed her beautiful eyes again at me; and in that moment the Count too observed her, exclaiming,"Eternal