CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our report dated November 29, 2001, in the Registration Statement on Form N-2 and related Prospectus for the registration of an aggregate of $75,000,000 of common stock, preferred stock and debt securities.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
McLean,
Virginia
October 3, 2002