B----. And having
resided there till every thing was put in order for them at the Kentish
estate, they were carried down thither by himself, and their daughter,
and put into possession of the pretty farm he had designed for them.
The reader will here indulge us in a few brief observations, which
naturally result from the story and characters; and which will serve as
so many applications of its most material incidents to the minds of YOUTH
of BOTH SEXES.
First, then, in the character of the GENTLEMAN, may be seen that of a
fashionable libertine, who allowed himself in the free indulgence of his
passions, especially to the fair sex; and found himself supported in his
daring attempts, by an affluent fortune in possession, a personal
bravery, as it is called, readier to give than take offence, and an
imperious will: yet as he betimes sees his errors, and reforms in the
bloom of youth, an edifying lesson may be drawn from it, for the use of
such as are born to large fortunes; and who may be taught, by his
example, the inexpressible difference between the hazards and remorse
which attend a profligate course of life, and the pleasures which flow
from virtuous love, and benevolent actions.
In the character of Lady DAVERS, let the proud, and the high-born, see
the deformity of unreasonable passion, and how weak and ridiculous such
persons must appear, who suffer themselves, as is usually the case, to be
hurried from the height of violence, to the most abject submission; and
subject themselves to be outdone by the humble virtue they so much
despise.
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