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262 an immediate creation of four peerages. Your name stands second on the list. The choice of title His Majesty graciously leaves to you; but he has hinted, that the respectable antiquity of your family would make him best pleased, were you to select the name of your own family-seat, which, if I mistake not, is Warlock. You will instruct me at your leisure as to the manner in which the patent should be made out, touching the succession, &c. Perhaps (excuse the licence of an old friend) this event may induce you to forsake your long-cherished celibacy.
 * "With great consideration.
 * "Believe me, my dear Sir,
 * "Very truly yours,
 * "(Private and Confidential.)"
 * "(Private and Confidential.)"

Brandon's dark eye glanced quickly from the signature of the Premier, affixed to this communication, towards the mirror opposite him. He strode to it, and examined his own countenance with a long and wistful gaze. Never, we think,