But, sure, my dear, you might have got away when you went to your own
dinner? Indeed, sir, said I, her ladyship locked me in, and would not
let me stir.--So you ha'nt ate any dinner? No, indeed, sir, nor had a
stomach for any. My poor dear, said he. But then, how got you away at
last? O sir, replied I, I jumped out of the parlour window, and ran away
to the chariot, which had waited for me several hours, by the elm-walk,
from the time of my lady's coming (for I was just going, as I said); and
Mr. Colbrand conducted me through her servants, whom she called to, to
stop me; and was so kind to step behind the chariot, unknown to me, and
saw me safe here.
I'm sure, said he, these insolent creatures must have treated you vilely.
But tell me, what part did Mrs. Jewkes act in this affair? A very kind
part, sir, said I, in my behalf; and I shall thank her for it. Sweet
creature! said he, thou lovest to speak well of every body; but I hope
she deserves it; for she knew you were married.--But come, we'll now join
the company, and try to forget all you have suffered, for two or three
hours, that we may not tire the company with our concerns and resume the
subject as we go home: and you shall find I will do you justice, as I
ought. But you forgive me, sir, said I, and are not angry? Forgive you,
my dear! returned he--I hope you forgive me! I shall never make you
satisfaction for what you have suffered from me, and for me! And with
those words he led me into the company.
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