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 CHAP. VIII.

''Literary Efforts of our Hero. Mr. Jeffery Lawhunt. Appearance, Dress, and Manners. His History of himself and his former Avocations. He gives an Account of his Dealings with his Authors and Authoresses. A Lady proposes to betake herself to the Litterary Line. Lawhunt wishes to enlist Hamilton, who refuses his Proposals. Hamilton extends his Acquaintance among eminent Scholars and Writers. His first Interview with Strongbrain. Called to Scotland by his Uncle. Fellow-travellers. Description of Maria Mortimer. Hamilton is captivated by the lovely Maria. He finds her the Sister of an intimate Friend: is invited by her Father to visit his Country Seat, which he readily promises to do in his Return from Scotland. He parts with them at Northallerton. New Fellow-travellers. Advantages of Drill Serjeants, as Instructors to young Ladies at Boarding School. Reasons for breeding up a Son a Genius. Our Hero arrives at his Journey's End.''      Page 198