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Having received their congratulations, and declined staying to
sup with them, on account of the longing desire he had to converse
with his friend Jack, he took his leave, and repaired to the inn,
where Hatchway informed him of everything that had happened in the
garrison upon his presentations. Far from being disgusted, he was
perfectly well pleased with the prospect of going abroad, which
flattered his vanity and ambition, gratified his thirst after
knowledge, and indulged that turn for observation, for which he had
been remarkable from his most tender years. Neither did he believe
a short absence would tend to the prejudice of his love, but, on
the contrary, enhance the value of his heart, because he should
return better accomplished, consequently, a more welcome offering
to his mistress. Elevated with these sentiments, his heart dilated
with joy; and the sluices of his natural benevolence being opened
by this happy turn of his affairs, he sent his compliment to Mr.
Jolter, to whom he had not spoken during a whole week, and desired
he would favour Mr.


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