The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 197: what you’re looking at

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172 REYNOLDS’ WORKS And if so much care has been taken in respect to your reputa- tion, it is not for your own sake, but it is for the sake of your amiable Zoe, whom Christina loves so well. To-morrow you will be restored to freedom, and may the rest of your life be passed in a manner to be contemplated with satisfaction. You go forth into the world again as a man freed from debt, —I may say as a rich man. Your daughter’s fortune, which you had squandered, is replaced; you will not have to blush nor lament when you again meet her. It will be your own fault if you do not henceforth live in comfort and prosperity, and should you by renewed speculations reduce yourself to distress, you must not hope that a helping hand will again be stretched out to save you.” — Armytage fell at the queen’s feet, pouring forth his grati- tude for her kindness, and vehemently protesting that his experiences of speculation had been far too bitter not to afford a lesson that he would never forget. Indora issued from that room, and on the landing she met Mr. Coleman, the solicitor, who was just descending the staircase leading to the floor above. He held in his hand a folded document, and presenting it to the queen, he said, ‘““Madam, I have the pleasure of placing in your hands this complete confession of the dying criminal.” Indora took the paper, and opening it, she glanced at the signature, which was tremulously written. The names of Mr. Coleman, a physician, and of Purvis, the steward, were appended as those of the witnesses. That document was the proof of Bertram Vivian’s innocence. The queen’s aim was now accomplished, the hope which had long inspired her was fulfilled, the object for which she had toiled was achieved. The stigma was removed from the name of him whom she had so long and so devotedly loved. She had been sustained by a wondrous courage throughout all the manifold proceedings which had been leading to this result, but now that it was accomplished a sudden reaction took place within her, the joy of success was almost more than she could endure; she staggered against the wall for support, she felt as if she were about to faint. Mr. Coleman hastened to procure a glass of water, and when the queen had partaken of the refreshing beverage, she was revived. She entered an adjacent apartment, attended by Mr. Gomichbooks Eo