"I was told she was thrown into that horrible chasm." "You were deceived," replied Leonard.

"She was taken to the pest-house by your orders, and would have perished if she had not found a friend to aid her.

She is now out of danger." "Then I no longer desire to die," cried Parravicin, desperately.

"I will live--live." "Do not delude yourself," replied Leonard, coldly; "you have little chance of recovery, and should employ the short time left you in praying to Heaven for forgiveness of your sins." "Tush!" exclaimed Parravicin, fiercely, "I shall not weary Heaven with ineffectual supplications.

I well know I am past all forgiveness.