 most pathetic terms, and
intreated him, with the most abject humility, to use his influence in his
behalf. The distress of this varlet immediately disarmed M--r of his resentment,
and even excited his compassion; and, without sending any answer to his
remonstrances, he interceded for him with his creditors: and the person to whom
he was chiefly indebted, refusing to release him without security, this
unwearied benefactor joined with the prisoner in a bond for above one hundred
and forty pounds, by which he obtained his release.
    He was no sooner discharged, however, than he entered into fresh
combinations with G-y and others, in order to thwart his deliverer in his
schemes of raising money, and otherwise to distress and deprive him of liberty;
for which purpose, no art or industry (perjury not excepted) hath been spared.
And, what is still more extraordinary, this perfidious monster having found
money to take up the bond, in consequence of which he regained his freedom, hath
procured a writ against M--r, upon that very obligation; and taken assignments
to some other debts of that gentleman, with the same christian intention. But,
hitherto, he hath, by surprising sagacity and unshaken resolution, baffled all
their infernal contrivances, and retorted some of their machinations on their
own heads: and at this time, when he is supposed by some, and represented by
others, as under the circumstances of oblivion and despondence, he proceeds in
his design with the utmost calmness and intrepidity, meditating schemes, and
ripening measures, that will one day confound his enemies, and attract the
notice and admiration of mankind.«
    Peregrine, having thanked the priest for his obliging information, expressed
his surprize at the scandalous inattention of the world to an affair of such
importance; observing, that, by such inhuman neglect, this unfortunate young
gentleman, Mr. A-ey, was absolutely deprived of all the benefit of society; the
sole end of which is, to protect the rights, redress the grievances, and promote
the happiness of individuals. As for the character of M-r, he said it was so
romantically singular in all its circumstances, that, tho' other motives were
wanting, curiosity alone would induce him to seek his acquaintance: but he did
not at all wonder at the ungrateful returns which had been made to his
generosity by H-n, and many others, whom he had served in a manner that few,
besides himself, would have done; for he had been long convinced of the truth
conveyed in these lines of a celebrated
