At breakfast she presented the two maids to me, the cook and house-maid,
poor awkward souls, that I can see no hopes of, they seem so devoted to
her and ignorance. Yet I am resolved, if possible, to find some way to
escape, before this wicked master comes.
There are, besides, of servants, the coachman, Robert, a groom, a helper,
a footman; all but Robert, (and he is accessary to my ruin,) strange
creatures, that promise nothing; and all likewise devoted to this woman.
The gardener looks like a good honest man; but he is kept at a distance,
and seems reserved.
I wondered I saw not Mr. Williams the clergyman, but would not ask after
him, apprehending it might give some jealousy; but when I had beheld the
rest, he was the only one I had hopes of; for I thought his cloth would
set him above assisting in my ruin.--But in the afternoon he came; for it
seems he has a little Latin school in the neighbouring village, which he
attends; and this brings him in a little matter, additional to my
master's favour, till something better falls, of which he has hopes.
He is a sensible sober young gentleman; and when I saw him I confirmed
myself in my hopes of him; for he seemed to take great notice of my
distress and grief; (for I could not hide it;) though he appeared fearful
of Mrs.
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