But, indeed, the poor fellow's heart is
almost broke, and he won't look out for any other place; and says, he
must live in your honour's service, or he must die wretched very shortly.
Mrs. Jervis was there when this was said: Indeed, said she, the poor man
has been here every day since he heard the tidings, that have rejoiced us
all; and he says, he hopes he shall yet be forgiven. Is he in the house
now? said my master. He is, sir; and was here when your honour came in,
and played at hide and seek to have one look at you both when you
alighted; and was ready to go out of his wits for joy, when we saw your
honour hand my lady in. Pamela, said my dear master, you're to do with
John as you please. You have full power. Then pray, sir, said I, let
poor John come in.
The poor fellow came in, with so much confusion, that I have never seen a
countenance that expressed so lively a consciousness of his faults, and
mingled joy and shame. How do you do, John? said I; I hope you are very
well!--The poor fellow could hardly speak, and looked with awe upon my
master, and pleasure upon me. Said my master, Well, John, there is no
room to say any thing to a man that has so much concern already: I am
told you will serve me whether I will or not; but I turn you over
altogether to my spouse here: and she is to do by you as she pleases.
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