mightily to look in the person's face I am speaking to. By that one soon learns to stop when it is wished, or to mend what is said amiss.
Your stewards will take great care of your money; but you must first direct us to your friend Mr. Launcelott, (ill spelt, to be sure), and order him to give up Mr. Gay's note, on his sister's paying the money to his grace, who will give him his note for the money, or send it to you, as you order. And as to what interest is due to you, I suppose you have kept some account.
By this time you must be too much tired, to bear reading one word more; therefore I will make no excuses. Pray employ me; for I want to be certain, whether I know my own mind or not: for something or other often tells me, that I should be very happy to be of any use to you. Whether it be true or false, neither you or I can be positive, till an opportunity shows; but I do really think, that I am, dear sir, most sincerely yours, &c.
FROM CHARLES FORD, ESQ.
LONDON, APRIL 14, 1733.
I AM extremely concerned to hear the bad state of your health. I have often wished that you would be more moderate in your walks; for, though riding has always been allowed to be good for a giddy head, I never heard walking prescribed for a strain, or any ailment in the leg; and the violent sweats you put yourself into, are apt to give colds, and I doubt occasion much of your other disorder. I am confident
