ABSTRACT

This chapter reproduces the text from Chapter VIII of Ada Reis, Volume 1. With bitterness, Fiormonda arraigned her father, governesses, sub-governesses, negresses, and attendants; she demanded and sought in every direction the vision, which had captivated and delighted her. Shaffou Paca, Aura, Zoe, the slaves and guards, in vain pursued her, in vain inquired what had happened; she only replied by entreaties that he, whom she sought for, might return. Fiormonda fell ill and her illness reached the ears of the Pasha and the Bey. A Christian physician was sent to treat Fiormonda. In the next morning she was found by Shaffou Paca perfectly restored to health. Ada Reis shortly after, satisfied with her convalescence, and fatigued with the prate of the maids and physicians, took his leave, promising, however, soon to return.