Jewkes's.
'We have here the widow Lady Jones, mistress of a good fortune; and a
woman of virtue, I believe. We have also old Sir Simon Darnford, and his
lady, who is a good woman; and they have two daughters, virtuous young
ladies. All the rest are but middling people, and traders, at best. I
will try, if you please, either Lady Jones, or Lady Darnford, if they'll
permit you to take refuge with them. I see no probability of keeping
myself concealed in this matter; but will, as I said, risk all things to
serve you; for I never saw a sweetness and innocence like yours; and your
hard case has attached me entirely to you; for I know, as you so happily
express, if I can serve you in this case, I shall thereby perform all the
acts of religion in one.
'As to Lady Davers, I will convey a letter, if you please, to her; but it
must not be from our post-house, I give you caution; for the man owes all
his bread to Mr. B----, and his place too; and I believe, by something
that dropt from him, over a can of ale, has his instructions. You don't
know how you are surrounded; all which confirms me in your opinion, that
no honour is meant you, let what will be professed; and I am glad you
want no caution on that head.
'Give me leave to say, that I had heard much in your praise; but, I
think, greatly short of what you deserve, both as to person and mind: My
eyes convince me of the one, your letter of the other.
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