The Works of George W. M. Reynolds — page 368: what you’re looking at

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MR. FORESTER 301 “You speak in a proper spirit,’ observed Forester. ‘‘ It is impossible to deplore the death of the traitor who deceived you. But meseems that we should do well to converse upon our plans. I said ere now that I should proceed to Barcelona, — a resolve to which I came without consulting you, for the simple reason that I am penniless. All the ready money I had about me at the time of my capture by the brigands passed into their hands. At Barcelona I can stop at some hotel, while I write to Madrid and procure supplies.”’ ‘“ Fortunately,” responded Juliana, “‘I have some little money in my purse which will bear our expenses on the road to Barcelona; for you see,’ she added, with downcast eyes, “T am compelled to force myself on your companionship until we reach that city.” ‘Thanks for this assurance,’ exclaimed Forester, and then he observed, in a soft voice and a tender manner, ‘‘ Where- fore should this companionship, so sweet for me, terminate at Barcelona? ”’ ‘Wherefore? ” ejaculated Juliana, affecting to regard him with a look of extreme surprise. ‘‘ Because it is my intention to return to England with as little delay as possible.” ‘“ And I also shall return to England,’’ replied Forester, though the instant before he had not even thought of such a proceeding, much less made up his mind to it. ‘ Will you permit me to escort you back to our native land? Truly, my fair heroine, — for such familiar terms must you suffer me to adopt, — you have passed through too many perilous adventures to render it agreeable for you to travel alone. Ah, my dear Juliana,” he suddenly exclaimed, ‘‘ can you not understand that you have inspired me with a passion which will not permit me to leave you voluntarily? ”’ Juliana gave no reply; she averted her looks, and appeared to be reflecting profoundly, but Forester felt persuaded that his meaning was understood, and that his fair companion would not prove a very difficult conquest. We will not linger upon the details of this journey which they performed together. We must however observe that at the first town they reached Juliana purchased a bonnet and a riding-habit; for the reader will recollect in what condition she had fled from the town. It took them three days. to reach the Catalan capital, the intermediate nights being passed in towns where they halted. But Juliana did CONNIE DOOKS (F()