But I have now something of importance to disclose to you.
You remember the stranger we met near the plague-pit in Finsbury Fields, and whose child I buried ?" "Perfectly," replied Nizza.
"What if I tell you he is your father ?" said Leonard.
"What!" cried Nizza, in the utmost surprise.

"Have I, then, been mistaken all these years in supposing the piper to be my father ?" "You have," replied Leonard.

"I cannot explain more to you at present; but a few hours will reveal all.

Thirlby is the name of your father.
Have you ever heard it before ?" "Never," returned Nizza.

"It is strange what you tell me.