Such a union would be highly profitable to our religion.

And, though it is well for those whose hearts are burthened with affliction, and who are unable to render any active service to their faith, to retire from the world, it behoves every sister of the Romish Church to support it at a juncture like the present, at any sacrifice of personal feeling." "Urge me no more, father," replied Viviana, firmly.

"I will make every sacrifice for my religion, consistent with principle and feeling.

But I will not make this; neither am I required to make it.

And I beg you will entreat Mr.Catesby to desist from further importunity." Oldcorne bowed and retired.