I left the house at length, and went to the prison; there I had the pleasure to hear our friend had just been liberated; from thence I proceeded to the magistrate's, related to him the odd story I have been repeating to you, and requested the man might be brought before him to-morrow. Also, that some inquiry might be set on foot through the city, to discover, if possible, the wretches who have robbed Heli.
"Ah! my dear Baron," exclaimed Ferdinand, "in that point I cannot wish you success; consider one of them is but too nearly connected with me by blood. Would to Heaven I could recompense Heli for what he has lost."
"That would be a Quixote generosity," said the Count, "which his malice to you can by no means deserve: If, however, he is stripped, I have no objection to join in securing to him a support, that may enable him to spend his days with comfort; this our own feelings may be gratified in doing; at the same time that I am persuaded, had he not con-
