ed the history of his family to Philip, Krantz had become
silent and melancholy: his usual flow of spirits had vanished and Philip
had often questioned him as to the cause. As they entered the Straits,
Philip talked of what they should do upon their arrival at Goa; when
Krantz gravely replied, "For some days, Philip, I have had a
presentiment that I shall never see that city."

"You are out of health, Krantz," replied Philip.

"No, I am in sound health, body and mind. I have endeavoured to shake
off the presentiment, but in vain; there is a warning voice that
continually tells me that I shall not be long with you. Philip, will
you oblige me by making me content on one point? I have gold about my
person which may be useful to you; oblige me by taking it, and securing
it on your own."

"What nonsense, Krantz."

"It is no nonsense, Philip. Have on not had your warnings? Why should
I not have mine? You know that I have little fear in my composition,
and that I care not about death; but I feel the presentiment which I
speak of more strongly every hour. It is some kind spirit who would
warn me to prepare for another world. Be it so. I have lived long
enough in this world to leave it without regret; although to part with
you and Amine, the only two now dear to me, is painful, I acknowledge."

"May not this arise from over-exertion and fatigue, Krantz? Consider
how much excitement you have laboured under within these last four
months. Is not that enough to create a corresponding depression?
Depend upon it, my dear friend, such is the fact."

"I wish it were; but I feel otherwise, and there is a feeling of
gladness connected with the idea that I am to leave this world arising
from another presentiment, which equally occupies my mind."

"I hardly can tell you--but Amine and you are connected with it. In my
dreams I have seen you meet again; but it has appeared to me as if a
portion of your trial was purposely shut from my sight in dark clouds;
and I have asked, `May not I see what is there concealed?'--and an
invisible has answered, `No! 'twould make you wretched. Before these
trials take place, you will be summoned away:' and then I have thanked
Heaven, and felt resigned."

"These are the imaginings of a disturbed brain, Krantz; that I am
destined to suffering may be true; but why Amine should suffer, or why
you, young, in full health and vigour should not pass your days in
peace, and live to a good old ag