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LETTERS. 183
beside him, and holding a pitcher of water in his hand,
having got a promise from the chief of the fire-brigade to
let him know in case the fire should choose to come down
to him. But the fire did not come down to him; and the
gentleman was left in peace with his book, his candles, and
his pitcher of water.
Srocksotm, 12th October, 18465.
From your letter to Agatha, my dear Charlotte, I see
that you want some detailed accounts of the last illness
and death of the Countess S ; and being now at
honie, after my melancholy watching at her bedside, I will
give you all the information which you have asked for. I
had intended to write to you under all circumstances about
her, as you liked each other, and as her welfare or her sor-
rows could not be indifferent to you. You know already
that her mineral-water cure was succeeded by a wonderful
change for the better. Both herself and I, who immedi-
ately on my arrival in her house had almost daily both
thought and spoken of death, and had prepared every
thing to receive this guest,—a guest always expected
with solemn feelings, although without fear, — began now,
with real surprise, to believe that he would not arrive, but
that instead life and health would be restored. She said
several times, “J begin now myself to think that I shall
continue to live;” and she was happy in this thought, be-
cause her mind was lively and strong, and took a warm
interest in every thing,— the same as in her healthy days.
This was still the case when her relations arrived at ‘Tomb.
The meeting with them was like a joyful festival. Lady
Stina had been very active in all the preparations for their
reception, and she felt herself very happy. This lasted
three days. On the fourth day there was an end to it.
After dinner she got a violent attack of illness, and pains
soon began, which brought on violent delirium ; and I was
nearly in despair. Her last moments were, however, free
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