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Life, trial and execution of Agnes Rae… (1820)

I would seek you in the farthest corner of the globe, rush into your presence, and, with the same rapture that nerved the arm of Charlotte Corday, who assassinated the monsieur Marat, would I put an end to the existence of a man who is the author of all the agonies and care that at present oppress the heart (illegible text) .
AGNES RAE.’ Receiving no answer, after waiting for a month, dressed herself elegantly, and, one Friday morning, went to the Three Tu (illegible text) ,Bingham, and took her place inside the R (illegible text) ing Sun Coach, which passes near Mr Wilson's country-house.
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Life, trial and execution of Agnes Rae… (1820)

They lived together as man and wife for nearly three years, with every appearance of domestic comfort. About this time, Mr Wilson met in company with a young lady who possessed a large fortune, to whom he transferred his affections, and in a short time married her. Upon this, he informed Miss Rae of the change in his affections, settled on her a sufficient maintainance, and told her he should see her no more. After the first agonies of grief had abated, she sent him the most affectionate remonstrances of his conduct,and requested, as a last boon, one interview.
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