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 with a musquet that wanted a lock, and another with a rusty broad sword; but their dress surpassed all description. When he understood I was already free. he made an apology for his abrupt departure and introduced me to his two companions: First, to counsellor Fitzelabber, who, he told me, was them employed in compiling a history of the kings of Manster, from Irish manuscripts; and then to his friend Mr. Gahagan who was a profound philosopher and politician. I thanked them very kindly for their readiness to assist me; and having offered my service in my turn, wished them a good-morrow, desiring O'Regan to accompany me to my lodging, where he was fitted with decent clothes from my wardrobe so much to his satisfaction, hat he swore eternal gratitude and friendship to me. In the afternoon I waited on Melinda, who laughed excessively at my adventure with the Irishman, having more than a dozen letters from him in her possession. Having made ourselves merry at the expence of this poor admirer, I seized the opportunity of her mother's going out, and introduced my own passion, with all the ardour and eloquence I was master of. After tea, the cards were brought; and having Melinda for my partner I came off with 5 guineas clear gain.

I soon became acquainted with a good many people of fashion. At last, finding myself unable to support the expence of this amour