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"This explanation was altogether satisfactory to Lord --, who said
he was far from being so unreasonable as to expect Lord B-- would
commit such a breach of hospitality; and all he desired was, that
his wife should be left to her own inclinations. Upon these articles,
peace was concluded, and they parted without bloodshed. At least
these are the particulars of the story, as they were related by
Lord A--, with whom I laughed heartily at the adventure, for I never
doubted that the challenger would find some expedient to prevent
the duel, though I wondered how he mustered up resolution enough
to carry it so far.
"That he might not, however, give us any more trouble, we resolved
to go and enjoy ourselves in France. whither I went by myself, in
hopes of being soon joined by my lover, who was obliged to stay
some time longer in England, to settle his affairs. He was so much
affected at our parting, though but for a few weeks, that he was
almost distracted. And this affliction renewed my tenderness for
him, because it was an undoubted proof of his love.


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