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fears I was going to say, ' Is not that the 

 apothecary going to the Duchess ?' when I heard 

 a voice cry ' Stop !' and then the figure came 

 back to the chaise. I had the presence of mind 

 before I let down the glass, to take out my 

 watch and stuff it within my dress under the arm. 

 He said, 



' Your purses and watches ?' 

 I have no watch,' I replied. 

 Then, your purse.' 

 " I gave it to hira ; it had nine guineas in it. 

 It was so dark that I could not see his hand, 

 but I felt him take it. He then asked for Lady 

 Browne's purse, and said, 



" ' Don't be frightened, I will not hurt 

 you.' 



" ' No, you won't frighten the lady,' I 

 said. 



" ' No, I give you my word I will not hurt you,' 

 he replied. 



" Lady Browne gave him her purse, and 

 was going to add her watch ; but he 

 said, 



" ' I am much obliged to you ; I wish you 

 good night,' pulled off his hat, and rode 

 away. 



" ' Well,' said I, ' you will not be afraid of being 



