In this condition he was found by his friend, who, seeing him
withdraw with such symptoms of disorder, followed him thither; and,
when he recovered the use of his faculties, pressed him to make use
of a bed in that house, rather than expose himself in the night air,
by going home to his own lodgings; but not being able to prevail
upon him to accept the offer, he wrapped him up in a cloak, and,
conducting him to the inn where he lodged, helped him to undress
and go to bed, where he was immediately seized with a violent
fit of the ague. Godfrey behaved with great tenderness, and would
have actually borne him company all night, notwithstanding the
circumstances of his own situation, had not his friend insisted upon
his returning to the company, and making his apology to his partner
for his sudden departure. This was a step absolutely necessary
towards maintaining the quiet of the assembly, which he found in
great consternation, occasioned by his absence; for some of the
ladies, seeing the bridegroom follow the stranger in his retreat,
the meaning of which they did not comprehend, began to be afraid of
a quarrel.
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