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The Renowned Hiſtory of
their Family; but as ſoon as that Tyrant of the Pariſh, that Graſpall, heard of her being there, he applied firſt to Mr. Smith, and threatened to reduce his Tythes if he kept her; and after that he ſpoke to Sir Timothy, who ſent Mr. Smith a peremptory Meſſage by his Servant, that he ſhould ſend back Meanwell's Girl to be kept by her Relations, and not harbour her in the Pariſh. This ſo diſtreſſed Mr. Smith that he ſhed Tears, and cried, Lord have Mercy on the Poor!
The Prayers of the Righteous fly upwards, and reach unto the Throne of Heaven, as will be ſeen in the Sequel.
Mrs. Smith was alſo greatly concerned at being thus obliged to diſcard poor Little Margery. She kiſſed her and cried;
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