If his conduct was the result of friendship for his patron, he
certainly acted the part of an honest and trusty adherent. But I
could not easily forgive him, because, a few weeks before, he had,
by my interest, obtained a considerable addition to his allowance;
and even after the steps he had taken to disoblige me, I was not
so much his enemy but that I prevailed upon Lord B-- to double his
salary, that his leaving the family might be no detriment to his
fortune. His lordship having complied with my demand, this gentleman,
after having stayed three days in the house, to prepare for his
departure, during which I would not suffer him to be admitted into
my presence, made his retreat with a fine young girl, who was my
companion; and I have never seen him since that time.
"Sir T-- still continued furious, and would not take a denial,
except from my own mouth, upon which, with the approbation of Lord
B--, I indulged him with an interview. He entered the apartment
with a stern countenance, and told me I had used him ill. I pleaded
guilty to the charge, and begged his pardon accordingly.
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