assistance would be an insult to her goodness, and your benevolence; but if on any future occasion either my purse, or personal services, can be useful, command me as freely, Sir, as you would do your own son."
"By Heaven!" exclaimed Mr. D'Alenberg, "I wish you was my son; but ———."
"You do me infinite honour, Sir," said Ferdinand, interrupting him; "I hope you will find a man deserving of the appellation, and whoever he is, his destiny will be enviable, because he will be the happiest of mankind;" then rising from his seat, he inquired if his horse was ready? and being informed it waited for him at the door, he took a hasty, but an affectionate, leave of Mr. D'Alenberg, and followed by his good wishes, set off full speed for the Castle of Count M———.
