It was St.Aubert's plan to proceed, on the morrow, to the borders of the Mediterranean, and travel along its shores into Languedoc; and Valancourt, since he was now nearly recovered, and had no longer a pretence for continuing with his new friends, resolved to leave them here.

St.Aubert, who was much pleased with him, invited him to go further, but did not repeat the invitation, and Valancourt had resolution enough to forego the temptation of accepting it, that he might prove himself not unworthy of the favour.

On the following morning, therefore, they were to part, St.Aubert to pursue his way to Languedoc, and Valancourt to explore new scenes among the mountains, on his return home.

During this evening he was often silent and thoughtful; St.Aubert's manner towards him was affectionate, though grave, and Emily was serious, though she made frequent efforts to appear cheerful.
After one of the most melancholy evenings they had yet passed together, they separated for the night..