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averse to trusting yourself for a few moments alone with me."

I was surprised at the freedom of this request; but while I hesitated how to answer it, the other mask came up to the chariot-door, and in a voice almost stifled with laughter, said, "I've done for her!—the old buck is safe;—but we must sheer off directly, or we shall be all a-ground."

Sir Clement instantly left me, mounted his horse, and rode off. The Captain, having given some directions to the servants, followed him.

I was both uneasy and impatient to know the fate of Madame Duval, and immediately got out of the chariot to seek her. I desired the footman to shew me which was she was gone; he pointed with his finger, by way of answer, and I saw that he dared not trust his voice to make any other. I walked on, a very quick pace, and soon, to my great consternation, perceived the poor lady, seated upright in a ditch. I flew to her, with unfeigned concern at her situation. She was sobbing, nay, almost roaring, and in the utmost agony of rage and terror. As soon as she saw me she redoubled her cries, but her voice was so broken, I could not understand a word she said. I was so muchshocked,

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