"Whilst I remained in this post, Mr. G-- demanded a parley, in
which he begged I would favour my lord with an interview, otherwise
he knew not what might be the consequence. To this remonstrance I
replied, that I was not disposed to comply with his request; and
though their design should be murder, I was not at all afraid of
death. Upon this declaration they renewed their attacks, which they
carried on with indifferent success till the afternoon, when my lord,
as if he had been at play, sent a formal message to me, desiring
that all hostilities should cease, till after both parties should
have dined. At the same time, my own servants came for instructions;
and I ordered them to let him have everything which he should call
for, as far as the house would afford.
"He did not fail to make use of this permission; but sitting down
with his companions, ate up my dinner without hesitation, after
he had paid me the compliment of desiring to know what he should
send up to my apartment. Far from having any stomach to partake
of his meal, I sat solitary upon my bed, in a state of melancholy
expectation, having fastened the door of the outward room for my
security, while I kept my chamber open for the convenience of air,
the weather being excessively hot.
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