rn to Mynheer Krause, who, after he had delivered over
his gold, locked up his counting-house and went up to the saloon,
determining to meet his fate with all the dignity of a Roman senator, he
sent for his daughter, who sent word back that she was packing up her
wardrobe, and this answer appeared but reasonable to the syndic, who,
therefore, continued in his chair, reflecting upon his approaching
incarceration, conning speeches, and anticipating a glorious acquittal,
until the bell of the cathedral chimed the half hour after ten. He then
sent another message to his daughter, and the reply was that she was not
in the room, upon which he dispatched old Koops to Ramsay, requesting
his attendance. The reply to this second message was a letter presented
to the syndic, who broke the seal and read as follows:--

"My dear and honoured sir,

"I have sought a proper asylum for your daughter during the impending
troubles, and could not find one which pleased, and in consequence I
have taken the bold step, aware that I might not have received your
sanction if applied for, of taking her on board the cutter with me; she
will there be safe, and as her character might be, to a certain degree,
impeached by being in company with a man of my age, I intend, as soon as
we arrive in port, to unite myself to her, for which act, I trust, you
will grant me your pardon. As for yourself, be under no apprehension; I
have saved you. Treat the accusation with scorn, and if on are admitted
into the presence of his majesty, accuse him of the ingratitude which he
has been guilty of; I trust that we shall soon meet again, that I may
return to you the securities and specie of which I have charge, as well
as your daughter, who is anxious once more to receive your blessing.

"Yours ever, till death,

"EDWARD RAMSAY."

Mynheer Krause read this letter over and over again; it was very
mystifying. Much depends in this world upon the humour people are in at
the time; Mynheer Krause was, at that time, full of Cato-like devotion
and Roman virtue, and he took the contents of the letter in true Catonic
style.

"Excellent young man--to preserve my honour he has taken her away with
him! and, to preserve her reputation he intends to marry her! Now, I
can go to prison without a sigh. He tells me that he has saved me--
saved me!--why, he has saved everything; me, my daughter, and my
property! Well, they shall see how I behave! They shall witness the
cal