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In this deplorable condition he was found by our adventurer who gently chidbook31 him for his want of resolution and againbook28 repelled his sorrow by arousing his resentment against the innocent cause of his disquiet having beforehand forged the particulars of provocation. In short gentlemen when I engaged in this business I determined to carry it on with such spirit as would either make my fortune or entirely ruin me in a little time and hitherto my endeavours have been tolerably successful. Her behaviour at leaving the house where she had received so many marks of the most delicate affection was in all respects so opposite to honour and decency that I could scarce refrain from telling her I was shocked at her deportment even while she loaded me with protestations of love.... read all
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