"And if the sincerest and most devoted attachment on my part can reward you for all your past goodness, and for the honours which you now propose to shower upon me, then shall I not fail to testify my gratitude," exclaimed Diana. These vows were sealed with innumerable kisses. At length the Earl rose to depart. "Three days hence," he said, "my carriage will be sent to fetch you to the church where our hands shall be united." "And our hearts—for ever," returned Diana. The nobleman embraced her once more, and took his leave. But he did not immediately quit the house: he had business with Mr. Wentworth to transact. We know not the precise sum that this generous peer presented to the surgeon: this, however, we can assure our readers, that he kept his word to the very letter—for Mr. Wentworth became rich in one day. "_If you succeed in restoring her to me_," had the Earl said, when he first entrusted Diana to the surgeon's care, "_in that perfection of beauty which invested her when I took leave of her yesterday—without a mark, without a scar,—your fortune shall be my care, and you will have no need to entertain anxiety relative to the future, with the Earl of Warrington as your patron_." Such were the nobleman's words upon that occasion; and, on the present, he amply fulfilled his promise. Three days after, Diana became the Countess of Warrington. The happy news were thus communicated by the bride to her sincerest and best friend:— "_Grosvenor Square_, "_March 22nd, 1840_. TO HER SERENE HIGHNESS THE GRAND DUCHESS OF CASTELCICALA. "I steal a few minutes from a busy day, my dearest Eliza,—for by that dear and familiar name you permit me to call you,—to inform you that I have this morning united my destinies with those of the Earl of Warrington. In a former letter I acquainted you with the dreadful accident which menaced me with horrible scars and marks for life:—you will be pleased to know that the skill and unwearied attention of my medical attendant have succeeded in completely restoring me to my former appearance—so that not a trace of the injury remains upon my person. The Earl of Warrington has elevated me to the proud position of his wife: the remainder of my existence shall be devoted to the study of his happiness.