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But their endeavours were
altogether fruitless; for no servant of Lord B--'s or mine could
with justice say we were ever seen to trespass against modesty and
decorum; so that the plaintiff was nonsuited. While this cause was
depending, all my lover's friends expressed fear and concern for
the issue, while he himself behaved with the utmost resolution, and
gave me such convincing proofs of a strong and steady affection,
as augmented my gratitude, and riveted the ties of my love, which
was unblemished, faithful, and sincere.
"Soon after this event, I was seized with a violent fit of illness,
in which I was visited by my father, and attended by two physicians,
one of whom despaired of my life, and took his leave accordingly;
but Dr. S--, who was the other, persisted in his attendance, and,
in all human appearance, saved my life; a circumstance by which
he acquired a great share of reputation. Yet, notwithstanding all
his assistance, I was confined to my bed for ten weeks; during which
Lord B--'s grief was immoderate, his care and generosity unlimited.


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