I am not without hope on your account; but of this you may rest assured, that my most strenuous exertions shall be devoted to the object nearest your heart." "Alas," she replied, as she stood up, "it is neither title nor wealth that I covet.

Give me my child--restore me my child--and I shall be happy.

That is the simple ambition of his mother's heart.

I wish Sir Thomas to understand that I shall allow him to enjoy both title and estates during his life, if, knowing where my child is, he will restore him to my heart.

I will bind, myself by the most solemn forms and engagements to this.