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 sat down again. and his antagonist proceeded; “Look, Monsieur, you know very well, that had you dared to speak so freely of the administration of your own country in Paris, as you have of ours in London, you would have been sent to the BastileBastille [sic]. Now Sir, if I hear another syllable out of your mouth, in contempt or prejudice of this kingdom I will give you a convincing proof of what I advance and have you laid by the heels for your presumption.” This declaration had an effect upon the company as sudden as surprising! The young prince became as supple as a spaniel, the ambassador trembled, the general sat silent and abashed, and the doctor grew pale as death, and assured us all, that he had no intention to affront any person or people. “Your principles " resumed the old gentleman, "are no secret: I have something to say upon that head; but are very much surprised that a man who despises us so much should notwithstanding live amongst us when he has no visible for so doing. Why don't you take up your habitation in your beloved France where you rail at England without censure.”

Next morning before I got up Strap came into my chamber, and finding me awake, let me know he had some thoughts of altering his condition. What (cried I. astonished) a : O  Strap! thou Rh