"How shall I rejoice," said she, "in this triumph of reason over inclination, and, when in the arms of my affectionate parents, lift up my soul in gratitude to heaven as I look back on the dangers I have escaped!" The hour of assignation arrived: Mademoiselle put what money and valuables she possessed in her pocket, and advised Charlotte to do the same; but she refused; "my resolution is fixed," said she; "I will sacrifice love to duty." Mademoiselle smiled internally; and they proceeded softly down the back stairs and out of the garden gate.

Montraville and Belcour were ready to receive them.
"Now," said Montraville, taking Charlotte in his arms, "you are mine for ever." "No," said she, withdrawing from his embrace, "I am come to take an everlasting farewel." It would be useless to repeat the conversation that here ensued, suffice it to say, that Montraville used every argument that had formerly been successful, Charlotte's resolution began to waver, and he drew her almost imperceptibly towards the chaise.
"I cannot go," said she: "cease, dear Montraville, to persuade.

I must not: religion, duty, forbid." "Cruel Charlotte," said he, "if you disappoint my ardent hopes, by all that is sacred, this hand shall put a period to my existence.

I cannot--will not live without you." "Alas! my torn heart!" said Charlotte, "how shall I act ?" "Let me direct you," said Montraville, lifting her into the chaise.
"Oh! my dear forsaken parents!" cried Charlotte.
The chaise drove off.

She shrieked, and fainted into the arms of her betrayer..