I should add, that there is something due to Sir George, had I not
already displeased you by what I have said on the subject.

You are not to be told, that in a week the road from hence to Quebec
will be impassable for at least a month, till the rivers are
sufficiently froze to bear carriages.

I will own to you, that I am a little jealous of your attachment to
Miss Fermor, though no one can think her more amiable than I do.

If you do not come this week, I would wish you to stay till Sir
George comes down, and return with him; I will entreat the favor of
Miss Fermor to accompany you to Montreal, which we will endeavour to
make as agreable to her as we can.

I have been ill of a slight fever, but am now perfectly recovered.
Sir George and Mr. Melmoth are well, and very impatient to see you
here.

Adieu! my dear.
Your affectionate
E. Melmoth.



LETTER 44.


To Mrs. Melmoth, at Montreal.