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of his relations, and to many families of consequence in the neighbourhood; and among the rest to Mrs. Romney, who to her pleasing surprise, she found had lately returned to England with her husband, and was distantly related to the Earl. She possessed the same gay and good-natured disposition; and a pensiveness which she observed occasionally to steal over Amelrosa, Mrs. Romney attributed to the dull life she led for a young person, and not to any disappointment from her attachment to Montague Glenholme; concluding she had conquered her affection for him, as she never introduced the subject, and delicacy forbade her to begin it, as she reflected perhaps Lord Rossmore did not approve of Amelrosa's engagement to him, From the kindest motives, she mentioned to her father the observations she had made on the sadness that seemed to oppress his daughter, adding, that she thought it would be an advantage to her, if his lordship permitted Amelrosa to accompany

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her to London, where she was going in a few weeks. Eager to contribute in any degree to the happiness of this beloved child, Lord Rossmore immediately gave his consent, and acquainted Amelrosa with it, who expressed what she really felt, her reluctance to quit him and her grandfather.

Supposing this merely proceeded from the native goodness of her heart, that wished to shew them every attention, though her inclinations were quite different, his lordship would not listen to the objections she made; and accordingly, at the appointed time, Amelrosa accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Romney in her father's post chariot, and her friend's carriage followed with their attendants. Lord Cliffden presented her previously, with the jewels belonging to the late Lady Cliffden, which were extremely valuable, and desired she would have them new set at his expence. His lordship gave her likewise five hundred pounds to expend as she thought proper; but particularly desired,

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she would purchase some elegant clothes, and make an appearance worthy his granddaughter.

CHAP. XI.

My soul disdains each meaner heart,
No studied terms my passion prove;
While warm with life, this faithful heart,
Shall beat with never dying love!

And wilt thou love me, gentle youth,

When these few charms for age are flown?
Sweet maid, this heart with love and truth
Shall ever beat for thee alone!

WHEN Amelrosa and Mr. and Mrs. Romney arrived at Blandford, and were waiting in a front room of the inn til dinner was announced, a carriage drove

into the inn yard with the servants in black; and curiosity inclining them (having nothing else to divert their attention) to look at the people in it as they got out, Amelrosa's surprise was not trifling at beholding Lord Conrade Mansforth alight, and hand out Felicité de Luneville. The nurse followed with the little boy, and in the impulse of the moment, regardless of forms, she flew from Mrs. Romney, and met them just as they were ascending the staircase to be conducted to another apartment. A faint smile diffused over their dejected and altered countenances, expressed the pleasure they felt at thus unexpectedly beholding her. Amelrosa affectionately embraced Felicité, held out her hand to Lord Conrade, and kissed repeatedly the little boy, who was grown more beautiful and engaging than ever, and laughing at her shewed his white teeth, while two dimples played on his rosy cheeks. Having introduced them to Mrs. Romney, they all dined together and

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to enjoy each others society agreed not to go any further that day, but continue and sleep at the same inn. Amelrosa learnt from Felicité that the Marquis de Luneville's death was but too true, not being able to survive the misfortunes of his family. After his decase, she was left in the most distressed, forlorn, and miserable situation, a prey to the keenest anguish; and in this sad state, she was surprised by a visit from Lord Conrade. He related the circumstance of his lady's death, which added to her sorrow, though she was rejoiced that he had at last rescued Minette's memory from obloquy, the maid servant in whom she had confided, having at length betrayed the confidence reposed in her, by informing Felicité and the Mar quis that she had been seduced by his lordship, which intelligence proved fatal to the noble and unfortunate De Luneville. Lord Conrade now requested she would come and reside with him, his having married her sister being a sufficient authority

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