My dearest master has been all love and tenderness on the road, as he is
in every place, and on every occasion. And oh, what a delightful change
was this journey, to that which, so contrary to all my wishes, and so
much to my apprehensions, carried me hence to the Lincolnshire house!
And how did I bless God at every turn, and at every stage!
We did not arrive here till yesterday noon. Abraham rode before, to let
them know we were coming: and I had the satisfaction to find every body
there I wished to see.
When the chariot entered the court-yard, I was so strongly impressed with
the favour and mercies of God Almighty, on remembering how I was sent
away the last time I saw this house; the leave I took; the dangers I had
encountered; a poor cast-off servant girl; and now returning a joyful
wife, and the mistress, through his favour, of the noble house I was
turned out of; that I was hardly able to support the joy I felt in my
mind on the occasion. He saw how much I was moved, and tenderly asked
me, Why I seemed so affected? I told him, and lifted his dear hand to my
lips, and said, O sir! God's mercies, and your goodness to me on entering
this dear, dear place, are above my expression; I can hardly bear the
thoughts of them!--He said, Welcome, thrice welcome, joy of my life! to
your own house; and kissed my hand in return.
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