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 inexpressible joy, the waggon about a quarter of a mile before us; but we were both of us so weary, that I verily believe it would have been impracticable for us to have walked one mile further. We therefore bargained with the driver to give us a cast to the next stage for a shilling; at which place we could meet the master of the waggon, with whom we might agree for the rest of the journey. Next morning, I agreed to give the master of the waggon ten shillings for my passage to London, provided Strap should be allowed to take my place when I should be disposed to walk.

At length we entered the great city, and lodged all night at the inn where the waggon halted. Next morning my companion and I sallied out to enquire for the member of parliament, to whom I had a letter of recommendation from Mr. Crab. After we had discharged our lodging at the inn, Strap took up our baggage on his back, as usual, so that we made a very whimsical appearance. I had dressed myself to the greatest advantage; that is, put on a clean ruffled shirt my best thread stockings, my hair hung down upon my shoulders, as lank and straight as a pound of candles; and the skirts of my coat reach-