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Chapter 14 There was now no obstacle in the way of the marriage of the wealthy Kin-Fo of Shang-hai with the amiable Le-ou of Pekin. In six days the time would expire in which Wang was to fulfil his promise; but the unfortunate philosopher had paid for his mysterious flight with his life. There was nothing henceforth to fear. The wedding could take place; and the appointed time was the 25th of June, which Kin-Fo had wished to make the last day of his life. The young woman now understood every thing, and knew through what vicissitudes he had passed, who, although refusing once to make her wretched, and again to make her a widow, had now returned, free at last, to make her happy. But Le-ou, on hearing of the death of the philosopher, could not restrain a few tears. She knew and liked him;