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THE ROBBERS.
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hurried to a dungeon, where for some time my senses entirely forsook me.

Switzer.

And notwithstanding—Well, go on.—I see what must follow[1].

Kozinski.

Here I remained a tedious month, and knew not the extent of my misfortune.—I suffered the most extreme anxiety for my Amelia, to whom I knew that my imprisonment would give the deepest affliction.—At length I had a visit from the first minister, who was pleased to congratulate me on the full proof of my innocence, and, with many flattering compliments, he read me the warrant for my release, and gave me back my sword. I flew in triumph to my country-seat, to clasp my lov'd Amelia in my arms—She was gone—she had been carried off in the middle of the night, and none could tell where—no creature had seen, or could give any account of her.—This was a thunderstroke—I flew to town—made enquiry at court.—Every body's eyes were fixed upon me—

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  1. ↑ Germ. Ich rieche den braten schon.
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