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bility too delicate. I am happy and peaceable, and must not flatter you; I cannot resolve to sacrifice such pure and perfect content. No, my lord, incapable of feigning, incapable of the least coquetry, I would not give you deceitful hopes. Quit this palace, flee me, for your own repose—and for mine.

Love, at last, however, was triumphant, and Arpalisa consented to give me her hand.

Prudina had rendered me so suspicious, I was determined not to wed even the divine Arpalisa, till I had first heard her in the Palace of Truth. I doubted not her sincerity, it was impossible I could sacrifice to her the proof of my palace. I told her I could wed only in my own territories, but took care not to mention a word of the charm. She consented to accompany me, and only required Telira should go with her; for, said she, I could not endure separation from so dear a friend. We departed, and soon found ourselves in the avenues to my palace.

The aspect of this redoubted place gave me the most lively emotions. I am going, said I,

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