Greatly revived by the meal, he arose and attired himself in habiliments provided for him by Hodges, who, finding him fully equal to conversation, questioned him as to all that had occurred prior to his seizure.
"You have acted nobly," observed the doctor, at the close of his recital; "and if Amabel had a spark of generosity in her composition, she would worthily requite you.

But I do not expect it.

How different is her conduct from that of the piper's pretty daughter.

The latter really loves you; and I would advise you as a friend to turn your thoughts to her.

She will make you happy: whereas the indulgence of your present hopeless passion--for hopeless it is--can only lead to wretchedness." "Would I could follow your advice!" replied Leonard; "but, alas! I cannot.