ABSTRACT

Doctor Jones made his appearance in the morning, and was immediately conducted to Mr. Watkin’s apartment. at poor man had recovered his senses and the use of his tongue, but was so sore from his bruises that he was unable to move without great pain. e doctor examined the wounds and cuts he had received; but not nding any fracture or external bruise that was alarming, he quieted the fears of the family in that respect. He observed, however, some feverish symptoms in Mr. Watkin; and in relating the circumstances of what had befallen him, he had been roused anew into so violent a passion that he thought it necessary to warn Mrs. Watkin on that head; and, as there was reason to apprehend he might have a fever, that he should be kept as composed as possible./

When Mr. Watkin was informed that Ned Evans was in the house, he desired to see him; when, thanking him for the kindness of his visit, he requested that he would stay there for a few days, and superintend the management of his business, which Ned promised to do in the best manner he was able; and thus the tyrant Love was contriving to rivet the chains which he had forged for the heart of poor Harriet. at innocent girl was rejoiced when she heard of the invitation, and thought of nothing but the happiness she should enjoy in seeing the beloved of her soul every hour of the day. Mrs. Watkin too was pleased, for she loved Ned with an una ected friendship; and though she did not dream of her daughter’s attachment, yet it is more than probable that, had she known it, she would not have disapproved of it.