lias no intention of returning, inasmuch as you are the Pkinaess Nusle-Hnnen, and have been a widow, for some years." The lady made a ! slight negative gesture.

" Beßßve me, Madam," he continued, "I, know who yon are, and I know also the fate JhaL waited me if I bad not taken my precau tions. Your domestics would conduct me to a j fcinall door oiteningon the Nile, and assist me