's
funeral, to which his parents were invited, though they did not think proper to
appear, or pay the least regard to his sollicitations, when he desired
permission to wait upon them in person. Nevertheless, old Gamaliel, at the
instigation of his wife, afterwards obtained an order from Doctor's Commons,
obliging Hatchway to produce the will of his wife, on the supposition that she
had bequeathed to him some part of the money which (she knew) was at her own
disposal. But from this step he reaped no other satisfaction than that of
finding himself altogether neglected by the testatrix, who had left all her
effects to her husband, except one thousand pounds, with her jewels, to Julia's
daughter, the benefaction mentioned in the lieutenant's letter, and some
inconsiderable legacies to her favourite domesticks.
    A few days after the interment of this good lady, our hero was agreeably
surprised with a visit from his friend Godfrey, who had come to England in
consequence of that promotion which he owed to his interest, tho' the soldier
himself placed it to the credit of a certain courtier who had formerly promised
to befriend him, and now finding his advancement unowned, very modestly
arrogated the merit of it to himself. He communicated his good fortune to
Pickle, who complimented him upon it as an event of which he had no
precognition; and at the same time told him, that, in consequence of his
preferment, his cousin at Windsor had consented to his being immediately united
in the bands of wedlock with his lovely Sophy; that the wedding-day was already
fixed; and that nothing would be wanting to his happiness, if Peregrine would
honour the nuptials with his presence.
    Our hero accepted the invitation with great eagerness, when he learned that
Emilia would be there in quality of bride's maid; and now repeated what he had
formerly written to his friend, namely, that he was not only willing, but
extremely impatient to attone for his mad behaviour to that young lady, by
laying himself and his whole fortune at her feet. Godfrey thanked him for his
honourable intention, and promised to use his influence, and that of Sophy, in
his behalf, tho' he seemed dubious of their success, on account of his sister's
delicacy, which could not pardon the least shadow of disrespect. He owned,
indeed, he was not certain that she would appear in the same company with
Pickle; but as she had made no stipulations on that score, he would interpret
her silence in the most favourable manner, and keep her in ignorance
