C. Yes, you may depend upon it.

O. And what do you think is his Bussiness?

C. To divert you from your Duty, and to cause you under hand do as many

ill Things as he can, for much depends on having the Minister on their

Side.

O. Upon this I was struck with a Sort of Terrour, that I cannot account

for, nor express. In the mean Time, he said several Things that I did not

notice, but after a little, I coming to my former Presence of mind, said.

But Coul, tell me in earnest, if there be a Devil that attends my Family,

tho' invisible to us all?

C. Just as sure as you are breathing; but be not too much dejected upon

this Information; for, I tell you likewise, there is a good Angel that

attends you, who is stronger than the other.

O. Are you sure of that, Coul?

C. Yes, there is one just now riding at your Right-hand, who might as well

have been else where, for I meant you no Harm.

O. And how long has he been with me?

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