Peace be with her! I have to thank you for your expressions of regard; and as in six weeks I shall be in Lancashire on business, I may extend to Liverpool and Chester, — at least I shall endeavour.
it will be any satisfaction, I have to inform you that in November next the Editor of the
Scourge
will be tried for two different libels on the late Mrs. B. and myself (the decease of Mrs. B. makes no difference in the proceedings); and as he is guilty, by his very foolish and unfounded assertion of a breach of privilege, he will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour.
I inform you of this, as you seem interested in the affair, which is now in the hands of the Attorney-general.
I shall remain at Newstead the greater part of this month, where I shall be happy to hear from you, after my two years' absence in the East.
I am, dear Pigot, yours very truly,