CHAPTER XCII.
He is indulged with a second Audience by the Minister, of whose
Sincerity he is convinced--His Pride and Ambition revive, and again
are mortified.
If the young gentleman's money had been in other hands, perhaps
the peer would have been at very little pains, either in gratifying
his demand, or opposing his revenge; but he knew that the sale of
the mortgage could not be effected without an inquiry, to which he
did not wish to be exposed. He, therefore, employed all his interest
in procuring the solicited audience. This being granted, Peregrine,
with great warmth and elocution, expatiated upon the injury his
fortune had suffered in the affair of the borough, for which he
had stood candidate; he took notice of the disappointment he had
sustained in the other election, reminded him of the promises with
which he had been amused, and, in conclusion, desired to know what
he had to expect from his favour. The minister having patiently
heard him to an end, replied with a most gracious aspect, that he
was very well informed of his merit and attachment, and very much
disposed to convince him of the regard which he paid to both;
that till of late he did not know the nature of his expectations,
neither had he the power of creating posts for those whom he was
inclined to serve; but if Mr.
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