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, you have vindicated your master most ably, and I have no doubts at all in regard to the propriety of his conduct.

Humph, (very well pleased.) Ay, thank god, I do sometimes make shift in my poor way to edge in a word for his honour.

''Roy. (not so well pleased.)'' Thou art strangely given to prating this morning. (to Humph.) By the bye, cousin Withrington, I must consult you about my application to his Grace.

''Humph. (aside to WithringtonRoyston [sic], pulling him by the sleeve.)'' You forget to ask for the lady, sir.

''With. (turning round.)'' What did you say of his Grace?

Roy. No, no, I should—I meant—did I not say the gracious young lady your niece; I hope she is well?

''With. (smiling)'' She is very well; you shall go home with me, and visit her.

Roy. I am infinitely obliged to you, my worthy good sir, I shall attend you with the greatest pleasure; some ladies have no dislike to a good looking gentleman-like man, although he may be past the bloom of his youth, cousin? however young men do oftener carry the day, I believe, my son George is a good likely fellow, I expect him in Bath every hour, I shall have the honour of following you, my dear sir. Remember my orders Humphry. [