As those engaged for Jane, one could compute

With some degree of certainty and pride

The joys in store for the intended bride.

[214] D.D.

[215] Appoggiaturas, a musical term.

[216] One of Haydn’s symphonies.

XIII.

Some weeks had now, thank Providence, pass’d by;

While swift as coaches, and as ships at sea,

Flew to and fro the sweet epist’lary,