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a small wreath of hawthorn encircling it, given her by Lord Rossmore, who requested she would wear it as an emblem of the marriage state,-the blossoms being descriptive of the charms that attend it, and the thorns, of the cares that frequently accompany even the most happy unions.

Emmeline looked very pretty, was adorned with taste, and her complexion fair as alabaster, but with nearly as little colour; which made her by the side of Amelrosa, in whose countenance the white-bosomed lily was contrasted by the blushing tints of Flora's favorite flower, appear like the drooping snowdrop of February, "the first pale blossom of th' unripen'd year." On this happy day the old and venerable Earl seemed to have renewed his youth; and the cloud of sorrow that hung on the noble brow of Lord Rossmore, was dissipated: Beatrice and Jacome shed tears of joy, and the former would dress herself in her finest Portuguese dress, to do honor to her lady's nuptials.

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Montague, rich in the possession of the most amiable of women, resided with his fair bride at Cliffden-Castle, when the duties of his profession did not call him away; and by attentive duty, affection, and tender solicitude, they smoothed together the declining age of the Earl, and made the meridian of his son's life happy and serene as it could be in this world; while the children of Montague and Amelrosa became amusements and blessings to him. From their abode no unfortunate or distressed being, were ever turned from the door unassisted: here the child of sorrow and misfortune found relief, when denied: every where else. Amelrosa never forgot having sustained the calamities of fortune, nor suffered herself to be elated with the fortunate change; she recollected that once unhappy and forlorn, even the necessaries of life were far from her reach, though now she could confer on hundreds mitigation of pain, want and sorrow, and contribute to their happiness by alleviating their woes. Signora

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Signora Valeria, according to her promise, came to reside in England; and purchasing an estate in the neighbourhood of Cliffden-Castle, left it with her whole fortune at her decease to one of Amelrosa's daughters, to whom she was god-mother, and named after her.

Don Rodrick de Montalvan, reproached constantly by his conscience for his illtreatment of Elmira, the unfortunate wife of Lord Rossmore, fell in consequence of these reflections continually obtruding, into a very bad state of health, and died. about a twelvemonth after Amelrosa quitted; Portugal. The necessary duties paid to his remains, Don Fernando returned to England: he had conquered the errors that obscured his character, and became a most valuable and shining member of society; but always repenting the conduct that lost him the first and truest object of his love, he never formed an attachment to any other

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The Baron de Rosemont was killed in an engagement, gallantly fighting with a party of Royalists in La Vendee; and while life existed entertained the same enthusiastic passion, that neither time nor absence could diminish, for Amelrosa; who mourned his brave and untimely fate with the most sincere and deepest sorrow; and every person acquainted with him felt real regret, which his merit demanded and obtained.

The Count d'Arville returned from Germany and was united to Felicité de Luneville, to whom he had been long attached, and received a pretty fortune with her from Lord Conrade Mansforth. His lordship's penitence was undissembled and lasting, though he never conquered his attachment for Amelrosa; and after the lapse of many years, his son was united to her eldest daughter Elmira,

Madame de Villette continued on the same friendly terms with Amelrosa; and

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the Count de Villette meeting with Emmeline Glenholme when on a visit to her sister-in-law, fell in love with her; and making Emmeline the offer of his hand, she accepted it, charmed with his manners and external appearance, which bore a strong resemblance to the lover she had lost. The pity that first inhabited her breast for the misfortunes of this noble exile, being united with esteem, created a friendship for him; and from friendship the transition to lovewas not difficult, strengthened by his resemblance to the man who had been most dear to her; and by esteeming the Count she flattered herself she loved his image, an idea soothing to her feelings.

Sir Sidney Delvin acquired with honor and credit, a very handsome fortune in the East-Indies; and on his return to his native country, learning the history of Lady Archdale's adopted daughter, renewed his acquaintance with her, and was ranked by

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