scene followed with which the reader is already acquainted.

The reason why Mordaunt did not make himself known to Aspasia when he delivered the letter, was, that he feared the sudden and unexpected surprise it would doubtless produce, might render her unfit for the meditated escape.

After the necessary explanations had been made, and Aspasia had recovered from the effects of the late scene, and her astonishment at the sight of one she had so long mourned as dead, 'Come,' said Mr Edgars, 'I see no reason why we should not have a wedding tonight after all.'

'So I was just thinking,' replied Mordaunt; and the sooner I have a right to be your protector, my best beloved, the better.'

Besides,' continued Emily, smiling, you are dressed for the occasion, and cannot put it off, if you would, dear Aspasia.'

'What say you,' said Edward; shall it be so? or were you more willing to marry Giraldi?'

Surely, Edward,' said she, smiling languidly, 'you do not think it necessary to reproach me, or to use persuasions to induce me to consent. I do not hesitate a moment, and care not how soon I am made yours forever.'

Thank you, my dear girl, I shall indeed be but too happy, when I am sure you are so firmly mine, that no earthly power can separate us.'

Mr Edgars was soon dressed in his canonicals, and Mr Ackland officiated in place of her father and gave

away the young and beauteous Aspasia to the delighted Mordaunt.

On the following morning, M. De Nemours received from Edward the following note.

'SIR,-I am rejoiced to inform you, that she who was lately Aspasia De Nemours, is now Mrs Mordaunt. When you are satisfied with the step she has taken, my house and all it contains shall be at you service, with the duty and respect of your obedient servant and son-in-law, EDWARD C. MORDAUNT.'

In the mean time great was the horror and consternation of M. De Nemours and his domestics. Giraldi died of the wound inflicted by Sevirini, and the Signora Laurentina, it was discovered, had fled, but no one knew whither. Sevirini was taken by the officers of justice, and soon after paid the penalty of his crimes.

As for De Nemours, having heartily repented of his folly and his cruelty to his daughter, and thankful that she had escaped the destiny he had prepared for her, he requested an interview and made every concession in his power to her and Mordaunt, who, thinking after all that had occurred, that each party would be better pleased not to occupy the same dwelling, and finding M. De Nemours disposed to breathe his last in his native country, paid his passage to France and presented him with a sum of money, on receiving which De Nemours took leave of them, and departed for Bordeaux, where he had a wealthy relation.

Mr Ackland purchased Belmont of Signior Campellani with its contents, and presented the whole to Aspasia as a marriage dowry, and, having settled a handsome fortune upon Mordaunt and given him a capital on which to commence business, returned to Virginia with a heart relieved from a heavy burthen, and a conscience at rest within. Thus were Edward and Aspasia prospered in the world, and happy in each other; and when their friends were collected around their social hearth, the reader may be assured that the events we have recorded composed not the least interesting of their Tales of the Fireside.'

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