This Signior Benenato had all the qualities of a fine gentleman that were set to charm a lady's heart, and if any person in the world could have persuaded her it was he.

But such was her unshaken fidelity to her husband, and the constant purpose of her mind to pursue his interest, that the most refined arts of gallantry that were practised could not seduce her heart.

The necklaces, diamond crosses, and rich bracelets that were offered she rejected with the utmost scorn and disdain.

The music and serenades that were given her sounded more ungratefully in her ears than the noise of a screech owl.

However, she received Esquire South's letter by the hands of Signior Benenato with that respect which became his quality.