He returned after a long absence, a tedious navigation, and vicissitudes of hardships.

He flew to the bosom of his love; of his wife.

She was gone; lost to him, and to virtue.

In a fit of desperation, he retired to his chamber and despatched himself.

This is the instrument with which the deed was performed.' "Saying this, Watson took a pistol from his pocket, and held it to my head.