Chapter Thirty Six.
In which Jack takes up the other side of the argument, and proves that he can argue as well on one side as the other.
This scene may give some idea of the state of Mr Easy’s household upon our hero’s arrival. The poor lunatic, for such we must call him, was at the mercy of his servants, who robbed, laughed at, and neglected him. The waste and expense were enormous. Our hero, who found how matters stood, went to bed, and lay the best part of the night revolving what to do. He determined to send for Dr Middleton, and consult him.
The next morning Jack rose early; Mesty was in the room, with warm water, as soon as he rang.
“By de power, Massa Easy, your fader very silly old man.”
“I’m afraid so,” replied Jack.
“He not right here,” observed Mesty, putting his fingers to his head.
Jack sighed, and desired Mesty to send one of the grooms up to the door. When the man knocked he desired him to mount a horse and ride over to Dr Middleton, and request his immediate attendance.
The man, who was really a good servant, replied, “Yes, sir,” very respectfully, and hastened away.