Let us banish
from them curiosity and suspicion. And let us trust in the Gods,
propitious to rectitude, that they will look down with favour upon a
design prompted by virtue and urged by oppression."
"Alas, Edwin," replied the shepherdess "it is with regret that I consent
to remain one moment longer in this fatal spot. But I will submit to
your direction, I will confide in your prudence; I will trust in your
fidelity, and your zeal, for the deliverance I so ardently desire. Here
however we cannot long remain undiscovered.--My absence will be
suspicious.--I will return once again to the hated mansion.--You, my
swain, must conceal yourself in the mazes of this friendly wilderness.
It shall not be long ere I come to you again.--With motives like mine to
inspire ingenuity, I shall easily find a way to elude the strictest
guard, and escape from the closest thraldom.--Say, my Edwin!--this
stratagem shall suffice,--and you shall lead me in safety under the
friendly cover of the night to liberty and innocence!"
"Yes," exclaimed Roderic, suddenly recollecting himself, "you may be
assured that by me nothing shall be omitted, that can further your
escape from this detested prison. The perils I have already incurred may
well convince you of this.
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