mother, made a strong and indelible impression on his mind. He became serious and reflective beyond his years, and endeavoured, by the most affectionate tenderness, to supply to his afflicted mother the place of every tender relationship. His uncle he regarded with a reverence approaching to adoration, while the bonds of friendship which united him to the youthful Bouverie, were, if possible, drawn more closely to gether. The unexpected appearance of his father, at such a time, nearly overturned the hard-earned fortitude which he had struggled to support during the heartrending ceremony; and the ardent boy turned from him with a shuddering sensation of horror. The recollection of his uncle's last injunctions, however, rose to his mind, and checked the expression of contempt which hovered on his lips; and taking hold of Bouverie's arm, he proceeded to where the carriages waited, followed by the baronet, captain Frazer, and Mr. Murray. Printed by J. Darling, Leadenhall-Street, London. |