Evelina [with Biographical Introduction]

by Frances Burney

I began to apprehend he was a madman, and stared at him with the utmost astonishment. "I see you are moved, Madam," said he; "generous creature!—but don't be alarmed, I am cool again, I am indeed,—upon my soul I am;—I entreat you, most lovely of mortals! I entreat you to be easy."

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