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world of Bath was of a sudden delighted by the intelligence that Lord Mauleverer had gone to Beauville, (the beautiful seat possessed by that nobleman in the neighbourhood of Bath,) with the intention of there holding a series of sumptuous entertainments.

The first persons to whom the gay Earl announced his "hospitable purpose" were Mr. and Miss Brandon; he called at their house, and declared his resolution of not leaving it till Lucy (who was in her own room) consented to gratify