for the laws of our country are too equitable, to suffer one who has injured society still to remain in it."

Lord Darlton, who dreaded the affair being made public, proposed retiring to an adjacent inn, which Edmund acceded to; the former then proceeded, and with trembling cowardice to narrate the facts.

"I discovered Miss Montravers after you had placed her in the family of Mr. Beauchamp; his professional duties calling him frequently to town, I had nothing to dread from the opposition of his family whenever I went I gave a feigned name to the servant, in order to induce Miss Montravers to

suspect it was an old acquaintance; but when she entered the room, I was shocked by her unkind and severe reproaches; I begged and intreated her to hear me; she was inexorable; and said if I remained longer in the house she would alarm the family, and call them to her assistance; I was then reluctantly obliged to retire."

It is necessary our readers should know that Miss Montravers was particularly fond of rural occupations; and had attained great excellence in the pleasing and interesting study of Botany; she found it elevate her mind to the great Author of nature, who formed. the plants she took so much pleasure in admiring.

"I had frequently watched her while she was pursuing her favourite researches, and my friend, Sir John Dobree, agreed with me in thinking it would be a very propitious opportunity of prosecuting my design of carrying her off, but he was (unfortunately for me) about that time suddenly taken ill, and consequently rendered unable

to assist me.

I accordingly alone made all the necessary preparations; arrived at the place fixed upon, and was just going to seize my prize, when Mr. Beauchamp appeared in view; she gave a violent. shriek on perceiving me, when he flew to her succour, and accompanied her

home in perfect safety. Filled with

rage and disappointment I returned home, resolved not to relinquish my project.

The next morning I repaired to her residence, and to my utter chagrin, found that the fair object of my pursuit was gone, and every servant in the family had received orders to conceal the place of her retreat. I immediately dispatched those of my domestics whom I conceived to be most faithful, to endeavour to gain information in the village, but they met with no success. length I accidentally heard that a young lady, answering her description, had lately taken refuge amongst the nuns of St. in Hammersmith. I determined to follow her in as short a time

At

as possible; and fixed upon assuming the habit of a French Priest, by which means I hoped to get an introduction to her; I therefore provided myself with every requisite for my expedition, and arrived at Hammersmith late at night.

The following morning I disguised. myself, gained access to the house, and after a few enquiries was admitted to the presence of my angel: on behold. ing her once more I could scarcely conceal my passion, but recollecting my situation I gained a victory over my feelings: I stated that the Abbe who generally attended was indisposed, and had deputed me to officiate for him.