I
was therefore resolved to be as good as my word, and accepted his
offer, on condition that I should be wholly at my own disposal,
and that he should never enter my door but as a visitant or common
friend.
"These articles being ratified by his word and honour, the value
of which I did not then know, a house was furnished according to my
directions; and I signified my intention to Lord B--, who consented
to my removal, with this proviso, that I should continue to see
him. I wrote also to his relation, Mr. B--, who, in his answer,
observed, that it was too late to advise, when I was actually
determined. All my friends and acquaintance approved of the scheme,
though it was one of the most unjustifiable steps I had ever taken,
being a real act of ingratitude to my benefactor; which I soon
did, and always shall regret and condemn. So little is the world
qualified to judge of private affairs!
"When the time of our parting drew near, Lord B-- became gloomy
and discontented, and even entreated me to postpone my resolution;
but I told him, that now everything was prepared for my reception,
I could not retract without incurring the imputation of folly and
extravagance.
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