Esquire Valeer, whose pride was already touched, resolved to preserve the dignity of his family.

He entered the house almost exhausted, looking wildly for Ambulinia.

"Amazed and astonished indeed I am," said he, "at a people who call themselves civilized, to allow such behavior as this.

Ambulinia, Ambulinia!" he cried, "come to the calls of your first, your best, and your only friend.

I appeal to you, sir," turning to the gentleman of the house, "to know where Ambulinia has gone, or where is she ?" "Do you mean to insult me, sir, in my own house ?" inquired the gentleman.