By this time the whole inn was alarmed; every lodger, as well as
servant, exerted himself, in order to stop the progress of this
calamity: and there being a well-replenished horse-pond in the yard,
in less than an hour the fire was totally extinguished, without
having done any other damage than that of consuming about two yards
of the wooden gallery.
All this time our young gentleman closely attended his fair
charge, each of whom had swooned with apprehension; but as their
constitutions were good, and their spirits not easily dissipated,
when upon reflection they found themselves and their company safe,
and that the flames were happily quenched, the tumult of their fears
subsided, they put on their clothes, recovered their good humour,
and began to rally each other on the trim in which they had been
secured. Sophy observed that now Mr. Pickle had an indisputable
claim to her cousin's affection; and therefore she ought to lay
aside all affected reserve for the future, and frankly avow the
sentiments of her heart. Emily retorted the argument, putting her
in mind, that by the same claim Mr.
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