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Chapter 23. It was eight o'clock when we landed. We walked for a short time on the shore,

enjoying the transitory light, and then retired to the inn and contemplated the lovely

scene of waters, woods and mountains, obscured in darkness, yet still displaying their

black outlines. The wind, which had fallen in the south, now rose with great violence

in the west. The moon had reached her summit in the heavens and was beginning to descend.

The clouds swept across it swifter than the flight of the vulture and dimmed her rays,

while the lake reflected the scene of the busy heavens, rendered still busier by the

restless waves that were beginning to rise. Suddenly a heavy storm of rain descended.

I had been calm during the day, but so soon as night obscured the shapes of objects, a

thousand fears arose in my mind. I was anxious and watchful, while my right hand grasped

the pistol which was hidden in my bosom. Every sound terrified me. But I resolved that

I would sell my life dearly, and not shrink from the conflict until my own life, or that

of my adversary, was extinguished.

Elizabeth observed my agitation for some time in timid and fearful silence. But there

was something in my glance which communicated terror to her, and trembling she asked,

what is it that agitates you, my dear victor? What is it you fear? Oh, peace, peace my love

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