take the same
assistance from another man."

Godfrey was not only amazed, but chagrined at the knowledge of this
anecdote; which gave umbrage to his pride, while it stimulated his
desire of doing something in return for the obligation. He inquired into
the present circumstances of the prisoner; and understanding that he was
indisposed, and but indifferently provided with the common necessaries
of life, though still deaf to all offers of assistance, began to be
extremely concerned at the account of this savage obstinacy and pride,
which would, he feared, exclude him from the privilege of relieving him
in his distress. However, he resolved to leave no expedient untried,
that might have any tendency to surmount such destructive prejudice;
and entering the jail, was directed to the apartment of the wretched
prisoner. He knocked softly at the door, and, when it was opened,
started back with horror and astonishment. The figure that presented
itself to his view was the remains of his once happy friend; but
so miserably altered and disguised, that his features were scarce
cognisable. The florid, the sprightly, the gay, the elevated youth, was
now metamorphosed into a wan, dejected, meagre, squalid spectre; the
hollow-eyed representative of distemper, indigence, and despair. Yet his
eyes retained a certain ferocity, which threw a dismal gleam athwart the
cloudiness of his aspect, and he, in silence, viewed his old companion
with a look betokening confusion and disdain. As for Gauntlet, he could
not, without emotion, behold such a woeful reverse of fate, in a person
for whom he entertained the noblest sentiments of friendship, gratitude,
and esteem; his sorrow was at first too big for utterance, and he shed a
flood of tears before he could pronounce one word.

Peregrine, in spite of his misanthropy, could not help being affected
with this uncommon testimony of regard; but he strove to stifle his
sensations. His brows contracted themselves into a severe frown; his
eyes kindled into the appearance of live coals. He waved with his hand
in signal for Godfrey to be gone, and leave such a wretch as him to the
miseries of his fate; and, finding nature too strong to be suppressed,
uttered a deep groan, and wept aloud.

The soldier, seeing him thus melted, unable to restrain the strong
impulse of his affection, sprung towards, and clasping him in his arms,
"My dearest friend, and best benefactor," said he, "I am come hither to
humble m