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"'Excellent man! I thank you and accept your generous offer. You

raise me from the dust by this kindness; and I trust that, by

your aid, I shall not be driven from the society and sympathy of

your fellow creatures.'

"'Heaven forbid! Even if you were really criminal, for that can

only drive you to desperation, and not instigate you to virtue. I

also am unfortunate; I and my family have been condemned,

although innocent; judge, therefore, if I do not feel for your

misfortunes.'

"'How can I thank you, my best and only benefactor? From your

lips first have I heard the voice of kindness directed towards

me; I shall be for ever grateful; and your present humanity

assures me of success with those friends whom I am on the point

of meeting.'

"'May I know the names and residence of those friends?'