. - In less than a year, I make no doubt, but
he will find himself perfectly at ease both in his mind and body, for the one
had dangerously affected the other; and I shall enjoy the exquisite pleasure of
seeing my friend rescued from misery and contempt.
    Mrs. Willis being determined to return with her daughter, in a few days, to
Gloucester, our plan has undergone some alteration. - Jery has persuaded his
brother-in-law to carry his wife to Bath; and I believe his parents will
accompany him thither. - For my part, I have no intention to take that route. -
It must be something very extraordinary that will induce me to revisit either
Bath or London. - My sister and her husband, Baynard and I, will take leave of
them at Gloucester, and make the best of our way to Brambleton-hall, where I
desire you will prepare a good chine and turkey for our Christmas dinner. - You
must also employ your medical skill in defending me from the attacks of the
gout, that I may be in good case to receive the rest of our company, who promise
to visit us in their return from the Bath. - As I have laid in a considerable
stock of health, it is to be hoped you will not have much trouble with me in the
way of physic, but I intend to work you on the side of exercise. - I have got an
excellent fowling-piece from Mr. Lismahago, who is a keen sportsman, and we
shall take the heath in all weathers. - That this scheme of life may be
prosecuted the more effectually, I intend to renounce all sedentary amusements,
particularly that of writing long letters; a resolution, which, had I taken it
sooner, might have saved you the trouble which you have lately taken in reading
the tedious epistles of
                                                                   MATT. BRAMBLE
    Nov. 20.
 

                      To Mrs. Gwyllim, at Brambleton-hall

Good Mrs. Gwyllim,
    Heaven, for wise porpuses, hath ordained that I should change my name and
citation in life, so that I am not to be considered any more as manger of my
brother's family; but as I cannot surrender up my stewardship till I have
settled with you and Williams, I desire you will get your accunts ready for
inspection, as we are coming home without further delay. - My spouse, the
captain, being subject to rummaticks, I beg you will take great care to have the
blew chamber, up two pair of stairs, well warmed for his reception. - Let the
sashes be secured,
