
sent for by Lord Quiverwit, whose presence I quit in a passion -- Narcissa is
carried off by her brother -- I intend to pursue him, and am dissuaded by my
friend -- I engage in play, and lose all my money -- set out for London -- try
my fortune at the gaming-table, without success -- receive a letter from
Narcissa -- bilk my taylor
 
While I entertained myself with these reflections, the news of this duel being
communicated by some unknown channel, spread all over the town. - I was visited
by Freeman, who testified his surprize at finding me, having been told, that
Lord Quiverwit being dead of his wounds, I had absconded, in order to avoid the
cognizance of the law. I asked if people guessed the occasion of the quarrel;
and understanding it was attributed to his lordship's resentment of my reply in
the Long-room, confirmed that conjecture, glad to find Narcissa unsuspected. -
My friend, after I had assured him that my antagonist was in no danger, wished
me joy of the event, than which, he said, nothing could happen more opportunely
to support the idea he had given me of my character, to his friends among whom
he had been very assiduous in my behalf.
    On the strength of this assurance, I went with him to the coffeehouse, where
I was saluted by a great many of those very persons, who shunned me the
preceeding day. - And I found every body making merry with the story of
Melinda's French gallant. - While I remained in this place, I received a message
from Lord Quiverwit, desiring, if I was not engaged, to see me at his house.
    Thither I immediately repaired, and was conducted to an apartment where I
was received by his lordship in bed. - Being left by ourselves, he thanked me in
very polite terms, for having used the advantage fortune had given me over him,
with such moderation; and asked pardon for any offence his resentment might have
prompted him to commit. - »I would willingly, (said he) make you my friend; but
as it is impossible for me to divest myself of my passion for Narcissa, I am too
well convinced of your sentiments, to think we shall ever agree on that subject.
I took the liberty, therefore, of sending for you, in order to own candidly,
that I cannot help opposing your success with that young lady; though at the
same time, I promise to regulate my opposition by the dictates of justice and
honour: This
