"I would have quitted his house that moment, had not he beforehand
obtained a promise that I would take no rash resolution of that
kind, and put it out of my power to procure any method of conveyance
by which I could make my retreat. I gave no vent to reproaches,
but only upbraided him with his having permitted me to return, in
ignorance, to the country, after I was once fairly gone; upon which
he swore that he could not bear the thoughts of parting with me.
This declaration was a mystery at that time, but I have been since
so fully satisfied of his reasons for his conduct, that I heartily
acquit him of all injustice to me. And, indeed, it is my sincere
opinion, that, if ever young man deserved to be happy, he is
certainly entitled to that privilege; and, if I may be allowed to
judge, has a heart susceptible of the most refined enjoyment.
"The violence of the grief and consternation which I suffered from
this stroke having a little subsided, I deliberated with myself about
the measures I should take, and determined to leave his house some
day when he should be abroad.
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