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And, among those that courted, and earnestly sought her, in way of marriage was one Matthew Shore, a rich goldsmith in Lombard-street, whom her father pitched upon as a fit husband, and acquainted his fair daughter with his intention to marry her to him, but she appeared very averse to it, alleging sometimes disproportion of years, he being above thirty at other times, his being disfigured with the small pox, and many other exceptions she made. However, her father's positive commands, and the rich presents her loves made her, won her consent, or seemingly she yielded to the match, and so married they were in great pomp; many of the court, as well as the city, being invited to the wedding, which was kept with great feasting, many days. The wedding being over, and the bridegroom having enjoyed his charming bride, grew exceedingly fond of her, even to dotage, which sickened and palled her love toward him; and he perceiving it, strove to wind himself the more into her affections; and to this end he clothed her very richly, and adorned her with jewels, denying her nothing she desired, or that he thought would tend to her satisfaction or delight. It was not long before Lord Hastings