e turned around, and saw
Albert approaching. In a moment they were in each other's arms, and
mingled tears. They soon returned to Raymond's where they conversed
largely on present affairs.

[_A&M_:

"Thus, (said Alonzo) thus fades the angel of peace from the
visionary eyes of the war-worn soldier, when it ascends in the dusky
clouds of early morning, while he slumbers on the field of recent
battle."

With mournful forebodings he returned to the house of Vincent. He
arose after a sleepless night, and walked into an adjoining field.
He stood leaning in deep contemplation against a tree, when he heard
quick footsteps behind him. He turned, and saw Edgar approaching; in
a moment they were in each other's arms, and mingled tears. They
returned to Vincent's and conversed largely on present affairs.]

"I have discoursed with my father on the subject," said Albert; "I have
urged him with every possible argument, to relinquish his determination
to keep you and Alida separate. I fear, however, he is inflexible."

[_A&M_:

"I have discoursed with my father on the subject, (said Edgar) I
have urged him with every possible argument to relinquish his
determination; I fear, however, he is inflexible.]

"To endeavour to assuage the grief which rent Alida's bosom was my next
object, and in this I trust I have not been unsuccessful. You will see
her this evening, and will find her more calm and resigned. You,
Theodore, must exert your fortitude. The ways of Heaven are inscrutable,
but they are right. We must acquiesce in its dealings; we cannot alter
its decrees. Resignation to its will, whether merciful or afflictive, is
one of those eminent virtues which adorn the good man's character, and
will ever find a brilliant reward in the regions of unsullied
happiness."

[_A&M_:

"To assuage the tempest of grief which rent Melissa's bosom was my
next object, and in this I trust I have not been unsuccessful. You
will see her this evening, and will find her more calm and resigned.
You, Alonzo, must exert your fortitude. The ways of Heaven are
inscrutable, but they are right.

"We must acquiesce in its dealings. We cannot alter its decrees.
Resignation to its will, whether merciful or afflictive, is one of
those eminent virtues which adorn the good man's character, and ever
find a brilliant reward in the regions of unsullied splendor, far
beyond trouble and the tomb."]

Alb