notion he is coming, after his long tedious two years siege, to
endeavor to take us by storm at last; he certainly prepares for a
_coup de main_. He is right, all women hate a regular attack.

Adieu for the present.

Monday, Jan. 12.

We sup at your brother's to-night, with all the _beau monde_ of
Quebec: we shall be superbly entertained, I know. I am malicious enough
to wish Sir George may arrive during the entertainment, because I have
an idea it will mortify him; though I scarce know why I think so.
Adieu!

Yours,
A. Fermor.



LETTER 53.


To Miss Rivers, Clarges Street.

Jan. 13, Eleven o'clock.

We passed a most agreable evening with your brother, though a large
company, which is seldom the case: a most admirable supper, excellent
wine, an elegant dessert of preserved fruits, and every body in spirits
and good humor.