be found?'

'As usual, at the Hotel de las Cisternas; But remember, that I am
incognito, and that if you wish to see me, you must ask for Alphonso
d'Alvarada.'

'Good! Good! Farewell, Cavaliers!' said Don Christoval, and instantly
departed.

'You, Marquis,' said Lorenzo in the accent of surprise; 'You, Alphonso
d'Alvarada?'

'Even so, Lorenzo: But unless you have already heard my story from
your Sister, I have much to relate that will astonish you. Follow me,
therefore, to my Hotel without delay.'

At this moment the Porter of the Capuchins entered the Cathedral to
lock up the doors for the night. The two Noblemen instantly withdrew,
and hastened with all speed to the Palace de las Cisternas.

'Well, Antonia!' said the Aunt, as soon as She had quitted the Church;
'What think you of our Gallants? Don Lorenzo really seems a very
obliging good sort of young Man: He paid you some attention, and
nobody knows what may come of it. But as to Don Christoval, I protest
to you, He is the very Phoenix of politeness. So gallant! so
well-bred! So sensible, and so pathetic! Well! If ever Man can
prevail upon me to break my vow never to marry, it will be that Don
Christoval. You see, Niece, that every thing turns out exactly as I
told you: The very moment that I produced myself in Madrid, I knew
that I should be surrounded by Admirers. When I took off my veil, did
you see, Antonia, what an effect the action had upon the Conde? And
when I presented him my hand, did you observe the air of passion with
which He kissed it? If ever I witnessed real love, I then saw it
impressed upon Don Christoval's countenance!'

Now Antonia had observed the air, with which Don Christoval had kissed
this same hand; But as She drew conclusions from it somewhat different
from her Aunt's, She was wise enough to hold her tongue. As this is
the only instance known of a Woman's ever having done so, it was judged
worthy to be recorded here.

The old Lady continued her discourse to Antonia in the same strain,
till they gained the Street in which was their Lodging. Here a Crowd
collected before their door permitted them not to approach it; and
placing themselves on the opposite side of the Street, they endeavoured
to make out what had drawn all these people together. After some
minutes the Crowd formed itself into a Circle; And now Antonia
perceived in the midst of it a Woman of extraordinary height, who
whirled herself repeatedly round