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motion as if to rise and flee from me. I, fearing to displease, would not constrain, and therefore left her.

Full of hope, or rather not doubting my happiness, I sought for solitude to think of Rosamond. I had walked thus two hours, when Zumio suddenly appeared, animated by the most violent rage. So, perfidious spirit, cried he, you have seduced Rosamond! I have observed, for some days past, her silence and thoughtfulness, and, at last, the die is cast; she has declared she loves me no longer, but that she adores you.

Zumio! What is it you tell me? Dearest Zumio! I am sorry for you.—But O! be generous enough to sacrifice your love.

I am obliged to sacrifice it; but, at the same time, my friendship for you is gone.

Nay, Zumio—

You merit not a friend; nor will I ever for get or forgive a treachery so black.

I have not been guilty of treachery, Zumio, for you never confided in me. You suspected me before I thought of Rosamond; had it not

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