Tell me truly, are they well ?" He again assured me that they were well.
"What then," resumed I, "do you fear?
Is it possible for any calamity to disqualify me for performing my duty to these helpless innocents?
I am willing to divide the care of them with Mrs.Baynton; I shall be grateful for her sympathy and aid; but what should I be to desert them at an hour like this!" I will cut short this distressful dialogue.

I still persisted in my purpose, and he still persisted in his opposition.

This excited my suspicions anew; but these were removed by solemn declarations of their safety.

I could not explain this conduct in my friend; but at length consented to go to the city, provided I should see them for a few minutes at present, and should return on the morrow.
Even this arrangement was objected to.

At length he told me they were removed to the city.