ABSTRACT
Sir Edward Newenden, in his solitary walk, was endeavouring to strengthen the resolution he had taken to deny himself for the future the sight of Ethelinde; and if he could not conquer his passion for her, to prove its purity by consulting only her happiness. He was anxious, however, that Montgomery might be equally disinterested, and very desirous that she might be spared that painful hesitation and cruel struggle which his remaining longer at Brackwood might occasion to her; but he persuaded himself that it was merely solicitude for her repose, and no lurking jealousy of Montgomery, that made him thus impatiently await the hour of their separation.
