His fever, too, is gone; but he is very weak still,--quite emaciated,--and it will require time to place him once more on his legs.
Still, the great fact is, that his recovery is certain.

Nothing unless agitation of mind can retard it; and I do not see anything which can occasion that." "Nothing, indeed, doctor; but, doctor, I wish to speak to you on another subject.

You have been attending Miss Goodwin during her very strange and severe illness.

You have visited her, too, at Ballyspellan." "I have, madam.

She went there by my directions." "How long is it since you have seen her ?" "I saw her three days ago." "And how was she ?" "I am afraid beyond hope, madam.