This remark introduced an explanation, by which Godfrey discovered,
to his infinite astonishment, the mistake in which he had continued
so long with regard to his patron; though he could not divine the
motive which induced a nobleman, with whom he had no acquaintance
or connection, to interpose his influence in his behalf. Whatsoever
that might be, he thought it was his duty to make his acknowledgment;
and for that purpose went next morning to his house, where he was
politely received, and given to understand that Mr. Pickle was
the person to whose friendship he was indebted for his last promotion.
Inexpressible were the transports of gratitude, affection, and
remorse that took possession of the soul of Gauntlet, when this
mystery was unfolded. "Good Heaven!" cried he, lifting up his hands,
"have I lived so long in a state of animosity with my benefactor?
I intended to have reconciled myself at any rate before I was
sensible of this obligation, but now I shall not enjoy a moment's
quiet until I have an opportunity of expressing to him my sense
of his heroic friendship.
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