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received from them was immediately conveyed 

 to the unworthy object of hep devoted attach- 

 ment. Although many knew she was privy to 

 his concealment, yet it was found impossible to 

 elude her vigilance, by following her, and thus dis- 

 cover his retreat : — she evaded all attempts, and 

 seemed ever watchful for his safety, probably 

 knowing the fate that awaited him, if taken. 

 Neither promises of rewards — enough to excite 

 the cupidity of any individual, but one in whom a 

 higher feeling was paramount — nor threats could 

 induce her even to acknowledge she was ac- 

 quainted with his place of concealment, much 

 more betray it. Nay, it has occurred more than 

 once, when there was a fear of discovery, that 

 she has giVen voluntary information to the police 

 of having seen him thirty or fifty miles distant, 

 when, in fact, his place of concealment was 

 in the immediate neighbourhood. The brute, 

 however, manifested no kindred affection with 

 this female, but would frequently beat and ill- 

 use her. 



Whilst she administered to him the refreshing 

 cup of kindness, he bestowed on her misery in 

 return. He had in one instance given way to 

 his natural brutish disposition, by ill-treating 

 the being who had done so much for him, 

 — when he was on the verge of discovery, in- 

 deed had himself given up all hopes of escape. 



