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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt:...and that, conscious of the impropriety of her conduct in having a clandestine intercourse with a stranger, she would never repeat the indiscretion. But alas! poor Charlotte, she knew not the deceitfulness of her own heart, or she would have avoided the trial of her stability. Montraville was tender, eloquent, ardent, and yet respectful. "Shall I not see you once more," said he, "before I leave England? Will you not bless me by an assurance that, when we are divided by a vast expanse of sea, I shall not be forgotten?" Charlotte sighed. "Why that sigh, my dear Charlotte? Could I flatter myself that a fear for my safety, or a wish for my welfare occasioned it, how happy would it make me." "I shall ever wish you well, Montraville," said she, "but we must meet no more." "Oh, say not so, my lovely girl: reflect that when I leave my native land, perhaps a few short weeks may terminate my existence; the perils of the ocean--the dangers of war" "I can hear no more," said Charlotte, in a tremulous voice. "I must leave you." "Say you will see me once again." "I dare not," said she. "Only for one half hour to-morrow evening: 'tis my last request. I shall never trouble you again, Charlotte." "I know not what to say," cried Charlotte, struggling to draw her hands from him; "let me leave you now." "And will you come to-morrow?" said Montraville. "Perhaps I may," said she. "Adieu, then. I will live upon that hope until we meet again." He kissed her hand. She sighed an adieu, and catching hold of mademoiselle's arm, hastily entered the garden gate. CHAPTER X WHEN WE HAVE EXCITED CURIOSITY, IT IS...