could give any satisfactory account, the lady's woman was come at, who
declared, that you were actually married. But the inquirist keeping
himself on the reserve as to his employers, the girl refused to tell the
day, or to give him other particulars.'


* See Vol. IV. Letter L.


Lovel. You give a very clear account of every thing, Captain Tomlinson.
Pray proceed.

Capt. 'The gentleman returned; and, on his report, Mr. Harlowe, having
still doubts, and being willing to proceed on some grounds in so
important a point, besought me (as my affairs called me frequently to
town) to undertake this matter. "You, Mr. Tomlinson, he was pleased to
say, have children of your own: you know the world: you know what I drive
at: you will proceed, I am sure, with understanding and spirit: and
whatever you are satisfied with shall satisfy me."'


Enter Dorcas again in a hurry.

Sir, the gentleman is impatient.

I will attend him presently.

The Captain then accounted for his not calling in person, when he had
reason to think us here.