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Madam," replied the governor, " there is not a man in Cornwall of 

 whom I augur better things than of young Trelawney." " Enough, 

 enough," said the Queen, " I see you like him; and now another 

 favor for my pretty May : I will not ask you to let me take her 

 with me, but to give her into the hands of another friend who 

 values you equally, and whom you love as much in turn. " " 1 

 know not to whom your Majesty alludes, "replied Arundel, "but 

 I have too much faith in your j u dgment and am too grateful for 

 the kind interest you have been pleased to take in my niece's 

 welfare, not to acquiesce instantly in your proposal." " Then my 

 worthy and honest friend," rejoined the Queen, "let me ask you 

 to make two of my pets happy, and me grateful, by betrothing 

 her to your trusty follower, Sir John Trelawney. The course of true 

 love never did run smooth, Arundel, saith the proverb; but let us 

 remove from the stream, some, at least, of the difficulties that impede 

 its current; and let me leave Pendennis with the satisfaction that 

 it will contain two hearts that will not forget me." " Your Majesty 

 may add a third," said Arundel "for I am thankful for your con- 

 tinued kindness ; and while it will be my pride to promote their 

 happiness, it shall be the pleasure and solace of my declining 

 years that I have completed what your Majesty has so affection- 

 ately begun. " " Look to it then, Arundel " said the Queen, " and 

 that soon. Farewell, we meet at twelve. " 



Midnight arrived, and a pinnace with six rowers had just put 

 in under the lower platform of the Castle. The moon was shining 

 brilliantly on the dancing ripple and the silence of the night was 

 broken by the regular echo of the waves as they fell upon the beach 

 with their hoarse and melancholy murmur. The Queen, attended by 

 Arundel, Godolphin, Basset, Trelawney, and the other cavaliers who 

 then occupied Pendennis, was proceeding towards the boat, when 

 her hand was gently seized by a female figure who had stolen unper- 

 ceived from the Castle. " For shame, for shame, my pretty May," said 

 Henrietta, " these are idle hours for your years, when you ought 

 to be dreaming of a dearer friend than I am. " " Say not so, my 

 beloved princess, " replied the beautiful girl, " let me hear you tell 

 me that you will return once more among us, and I shall be happy." 

 "My child " said the Queen, " the issue is with HIM who errs not 

 if it be His will, I shall again visit you, and you shall visit me : 

 and what is more, I shall then know you not as May Arundel, 

 but as May Trelawney. Farewell my pretty child I must 

 away. May God in Heaven bless you." She kissed her favorite 

 affectionately; and after having cordially taken leave of the gallant 



