I pursued him thither; asked and obtained an audience--but I will tell you not a word more, unless I see you begin to pack.' 'Before I know whether I can avail myself of this passport, or how it was obtained ?' 'Oh, you can take out the things again, you know .-- Now I see you busy, I will go on.

When I first mentioned your name, his eyes sparkled almost as bright as yours did two minutes since.

"Had you," he earnestly asked, "shown any sentiments favourable to his cause ?" "Not in the least, nor was there any hope you would do so." His countenance fell.

I requested your freedom.

"Impossible," he said;--"your importance, as a friend and confidant of such and such personages, made my request altogether extravagant." I told him my own story and yours and asked him to judge what my feelings must be by his own.