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It will be asked, Did they feel no regrets on quitting their

native village-their native mountains? Don Roderick and his

wretched agents could no longer disturb them. Regrets they did

feel; but the old recollections of happiness enjoyed amidst its

scenes, had been greatly weakened by recent distresses and

apprehensions, and new hopes had arisen connected with their new

country; so that they could look to their change of abode without

any feelings of grief.