The bridegroom, perceiving his condition, abridged
the visit, and having conducted his companion to his own lodgings,
expressed his concern at having been the innocent occasion of his
uneasiness, by exposing him to the sight of Emilia, which he perceived
had given him pain. Peregrine, who had by this time recollected the
dictates of his pride, assured him, that he was very much mistaken
in the cause of his disorder, which was no other than a sudden
qualm, to which he had been for some time subject; and to show him
how philosophically he could bear the disdain of Emilia, which, with
all deference to her conduct, he could not help thinking a little
too severe, he desired, as the bridegroom had made preparation for
a private ball in the evening, that he would provide him with an
agreeable partner; in which case he would exhibit undoubted proofs
of the tranquility of his heart. "I was in hopes," answered Godfrey,
"of being able, with the assistance of Sophy, to make up matters
between you and my sister, and for that reason kept her unengaged
to any other gentleman for the night; but since she was so peevishly
obstinate, I shall take care to accommodate you with a very handsome
young lady, whose partner will not be sorry to exchange her for
Emilia.
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