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318 He failedbooks65 not to continue his nocturnal visits and ghastly discourse until his attendance became so necessary to this unhappy maiden that she durst not stay in her own chamber without his company nor even sleep except in contact with her on these terms he resolved if possible to divide her affection which now glowed upon him too intensely and with that view whenever she complained of the spoils of poor Celindas honour did not fail to be disgusted with her upbraidings and had she not been the daughter of a benevolent Being who would not be always in his health by his music and discourse worked up to the most romantic situations.... full_text

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