But from this step he reaped no other satisfaction than that of
finding himself altogether neglected by the testatrix, who had left
all her effects to her husband, except one thousand pounds, with
her jewels, to Julia's daughter, the benefaction mentioned in
the lieutenant's letter, and some inconsiderable legacies to her
favourite domestics.
A few days after the interment of this good lady, our hero was
agreeably surprised with a visit from his friend Godfrey, who had
come to England in consequence of that promotion which he owed to
his interest, though the soldier himself placed it to the credit
of a certain courtier who had formerly promised to befriend him,
and now finding his advancement unowned, very modestly arrogated
the merit of it to himself. He communicated his good-fortune to
Pickle, who complimented him upon it as an event of which he had no
precognition; and at the same time told him, that, in consequence
of his preferment, his cousin at Windsor had consented to his being
immediately united in the bands of wedlock with his lovely Sophy;
that the wedding-day was already fixed; and that nothing would be
wanting to his happiness, if Peregrine would honour the nuptials
with his presence.
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