," they are doubtless sincere enough for a man who will never put them to the trial.

[Besides]

you talked so much of your conjugal happiness, that an invitation from home would have seemed like Sacrilege, and my rough Bachelor's Hall would have appeared to little advantage after the "Bower of Armida"

[1]

where you have been reposing.

I cannot boast of my social powers at any time, and just at present they are more stagnant than ever.

[Your]

Brother-in-law

[2]

means to stand for Wexford, but I have reasons for thinking the Portsmouth interest will be against him; however I wish him success. Do