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tinue in bed, the warmth of which must be of service to her limbs, and I trust by to-morrow she will be a new creature. O, Sir! next to Heaven, you are entitled to our warmest gratitude. May you never know sorrow, or, if such an exemption is not the lot of mortals, may you always meet with minds good and sympathetic like your own, ready to communicate happiness, and restore you to peace!"

"I thank you, Sir," replied Ferdinand, "for your good wishes, which, in my case, must, I fear, prove fruitless; however, let me not sadden his hour of pleasure: I rejoice to hear your Lady is so much recovered, and we must endeavour to procure for her some refreshment."

"Wine and toast," said the Count, "will be sufficient this night, and to-morrow we shall have assistance."—After taking proper refreshments, the Count was helped to his apartment, and Francis having made good fires in two other rooms, and aired some