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views to answer, some will practise deceit—for so they think they do—merely for amusement; but, continued Zumio, coquettes are most of all disgusting, for they discover so much effrontery, sentiments so perverse, tricks so absurd, so—

What! interrupted I, has not one virtuous woman entered the palace?

Pardon me, my lord, there is one—

Zumio stopped, and seemed embarrassed. What is the matter, Zumio? said I: what ails you? Speak, I insist upon it.

I am in love, and am mortally afraid you should become my rival.

And would you not sacrifice your love to me?

No, indeed.

No! You who have assured me there is no sacrifice you would not make to secure my happiness!

I exaggerated greatly. I am much attached to you, but I should not hesitate to deceive you for Rosamond.

The confession is expressive and passionate—And Rosamond is every charming?

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