Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 24

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In which the narrator compassionately reflects upon her past hardships and extends generous aid to a struggling widow, whilst carefully delineating the separation of her own ill-gotten wealth from her husband's honourable estate to preserve his fortune. The couple settles their considerable fortunes with mutual understanding and prudence, though beneath their prosperity lies a shadow of remorse and the apprehension of future retribution.

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