Ireland, when I have done my part in the affair I am entrusted with, whether
it succeeds or no. To-morrow I change my lodgings in Pall Mall for one in
Bury Street,[42] where I suppose I shall continue while I stay in London. If
anything happens tomorrow, I will add it.--Robin's Coffee-house.[43] We have
great news just now from Spain; Madrid taken, and Pampeluna. I am here ever
interrupted.

21. I have just received your letter, which I will not answer now; God be
thanked all things are so well. I find you have not yet had my second: I had
a letter from Parvisol, who tells me he gave Mrs. Walls a bill of twenty
pounds for me, to be given to you; but you have not sent it. This night the
Parliament is dissolved: great news from Spain; King Charles and Stanhope are
at Madrid, and Count Staremberg has taken Pampeluna. Farewell. This is from
St. James's Coffee-house. I will begin my answer to your letter to-night, but
not send it this week. Pray tell me whether you like this journal way of
writing.--I don't like your reasons for not going to Trim. Parvisol tells me
he can sell your horse. Sell it, with a pox? Pray let him know that he shall
sell his soul as soon. What? sell anything that Stella loves, and may
sometimes ride? It is hers, and let her do as she pleases: pray let him know
this by the first that you know goes to Trim. Let him sell my grey, and be
hanged.



LETTER 4.

LONDON, Sept. 21, 1710.

Here must I begin another letter, on a whole sheet, for fear saucy little MD
should be angry, and think MUCH that the paper is too LITTLE. I had your