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Wieland; or The Transformation

CHAPTER XXI
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His chains, and the watchfulness of his guards, were redoubled; but again, by some miracle, he restored himself to liberty.
He was now incautiously apprized of the place of your abode: and had not information of his escape been instantly given, your death would have been added to the number of his atrocious acts.
"You now see the danger of your project.

You must not only forbear to visit him, but if you would save him from the crime of embruing his hands in your blood, you must leave the country.

There is no hope that his malady will end but with his life, and no precaution will ensure your safety, but that of placing the ocean between you.
"I confess I came over with an intention to reside among you, but these disasters have changed my views.

Your own safety and my happiness require that you should accompany me in my return, and I entreat you to give your cheerful concurrence to this measure." After these representations from my uncle, it was impossible to retain my purpose.

I readily consented to seclude myself from Wieland's presence.


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