YOURS just received—and by great good luck I have found Mr. B—’s list, which I inclose—and God speed your labours! Poor —— sets off this evening for ——, to take one parting look of his ——, and on Monday sets off fresh for ——. Mr. H—’s anxieties end in good luck at last; he also on Monday enters in one of the best houses in the city.—On Thursday I hope you will succeed in your affair—and then my three Geniuses will be happy;—I have had plague and perplexity enough with two of you.—When do you think of coming to town? In my last was some of the best poetry—that has—or was—aye, aye. Pray, Sir, read it over once more. Well, what do you, or can you, say to it? Oh, envy—envy!—but, Mr. Monkey, the wit and true poetry of that billet must make amends for the shortness of it.—This is Saturday night—consequently it must be esteemed a favour that I write at all:—my head aches—and, though my invention temes with brilliancies, I can only remember that I am very much
Yours,
I. SANCHO.
LETTER LXXIV.
TO MISS C——.
October 1, 1778.
IT is recorded of some great personage, I forget who, that they had so pleasing a manner in giving a refusal, that the Refused has left them with more satisfaction under a rejection—than many have experienced from receiving a favour conferred with perhaps more kindness than grace.—So it fares with me—I had anticipated the future happiness of my new friends—the comforts of warmth—the pleasures of being fed and noticed, talked to and watched by the best heart and finest face within a large latitude—but I am content—I am certain of the inconveniency—and my best thanks are due, which I pray you make with our best wishes.—I am sorry, both for O—— and my friend’s sake, that the camp breaks up so soon—as to brother O——, his harvest has, I hope, been plentiful and well got in—my friend poor S——, like most modest men of merit, is unlucky—he set out before I got either my friend R——’s or your letter—his best way is to turn about—and may good luck over take him—detain him—fill his pockets—and send him in glee home again!—This is more to be wished than expected.—If he falls in your way, I shall envy him—he will meet Hospitality and the Graces.—Betsy and Kitty are both invalids—Mrs. Sancho is well, and joins me in every good wish.—Next month I hope brings you all to town—bring health and spirits with you.—We have no news—no trade! consequently no money or credit.
Give Mr. R—— my thanks for his friendly letter in your kindest manner—and say all to our worthy esteemed friend Mrs. C—— that gratitude can conceive and friendship dictate—in the names of all the Sanchos, and at the head place
Yours, &c. &c.
I. SANCHO.