Gauntlet seemed to relish the scheme, and they prevailed
upon Pickle to accompany them to a certain tavern, on pretence of
drinking a farewell glass to a single life: there the bottle was
circulated, till Hatchway's brain began to suffer innovation. As
he had secured our hero's hat and sword, he felt no apprehension of
an elopement, which, however, was effected; and the youth hastened
on the wings of love to the arms of his enchanting bride. He found
Crabtree in a parlour waiting for his return, and disposed to
entertain him with a lecture upon temperance; to which he paid very
little attention, but ringing for Emilia's maid, desired to know
if her mistress was in bed. Being answered in the affirmative, he
sent her up-stairs to announce his arrival, undressed himself to a
loose gown and slippers, and, wishing the misanthrope good night,
after having desired to see him next day, followed in person to
the delicious scene, where he found her elegantly dished out, the
fairest daughter of chastity and love.
When he approached, she was overwhelmed with confusion, and hid
her lovely face from his transporting view.
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