Chapter CXIV: Letter CXII: To Mr. S

Nov. 14. 1779.

DEAR FRIEND,

YOURS by my brother gave me money--and, what was more pleasing to me, a tolerable account of your success--the lateness of the season considered.--Come, brighten up; my brother P---- has left us much happier than he found us.--We have succeeded beyond our expectation--humility is the test of Christianity--and parent of many if not of all the virtues;--but we will talk this over, when you return from grape-stuffed geese and fine girls.--H---- seems to be in better favour with her goddessship Lady-Fortune:--his affair will do--he will stand a fair chance of rising.--I wish from my soul something good in the same line was destined for you;--but have courage--time and patience conquer all things.--I hope you will come home soon--and leave a foundation for better fortune next year at B----, and its friendly neighbourhood.--Kitty is very poorly--God’s will be done!--I have a horrid story to tell you about the--Zounds! I am interrupted.--Adieu! God keep you!

Yours, &c. &c.

I. SANCHO.

Mrs. Sancho, and girls, and Billy, send their compliments, &c. and pray all our respective loves and best wishes to the friendly circle at B----, and every where else.