THE Court and City VAGARIES, OR INTRIGUES, OF BOTH SEXES.  
Written by one of the fair Sex.  
LONDON, Printed: And Sold by J. Baker, at the Black Boy in Pater-Noster-Row. Price .   

TO THE AUTHOR.  
AT last, my dear Idalia, I have detected the fair Criminal, and found out your little wanton Frauds, in concealing a legitimate Birth of your Brain from me: But, upon second Thoughts, I am satisfied your Modesty has denied me the Privilege of assisting your Labour, and congratulating you upon so hopeful an Issue. Had I suspected you so near your Time, I should have attended the first Cry, and looked upon the Offspring with all the forward and officious Sentiments of a Friend. You could have no ways defended yourself from a Partiality to your Cause, but by maintaining a Privacy. Methinks I traced you in every Feature; each beauteous Lineament confessed the happy Mother; but still I was at a Loss. The kindly Stamp betrayed the innocent Original; and I was often feeling the Goddess through the thin Drapery. You are so happy, my charming Idalia, in your native Charms, that you will never covet borrowed Ornaments.  
There's no altering your Charms; the least Manly Stroke, as it would take from the Softness of the She-Pencil, so it would add a disagreeable Varnish to the tender Colours you have laid on. The sole Fault I find in you, is, that you have moralised at an Age of innocent Liberties. It crosses upon Nature, to see a young Philosopher in Petticoats giving Cautions against Experiments, that every young Lady should be in some Measure acquainted with, to guard her against future Insults. Such Adventures as you represent in your first Scene, might be acted to Improvement, had not a dishonourable Bully been the first Aggressor. The only Way to know the Artifices of perfidious Man, is to converse with them at large; and the affected Vows and Tenderness of that Sex, should be decently known, before the regular Attacks in an honourable Way for Life. Go on, my fair Maid, in Pursuit of these amorous Mistakes; lash the barbarous Part of our Sex, but indulge to the harmless Tenders of a well-natured Swain, and make Damon and Pastora happy from Twenty to Thirty.   

THE Court and City Fegaries OF BOTH SEXES.  

I SHALL begin with a remarkable Passage that happened very lately; which I hope may serve by Way of Caution to all young Ladies, who are industriously searching out the Knowledge of Ill, with a pious Design to avoid it.  
Aminda and Ciladira, two very handsome, well-bred, religious, young Women, of the first Rank in the City; I'll assure you, Ladies of the nicest Reputation, which may be observed in their grave Looks and sedate Behaviours, and I believe may justly deserve the Character of Women of Honour. They are kept under great Restraints by their Parents; which, with a natural Desire of adding new Conquests to a Crowd of Admirers, has put them upon an Humour of regaling themselves in private, and, as often as Opportunity serves, to go in Search of Adventures, by Way of Amusement; which Diversions they have followed for some Time, with great Success, both at Home and Abroad, and never fail to return victorious. This has encouraged 'em to proceed with greater Resolution than ever, being obstinately opinionated of their own Conduct.  
These Ladies are pretty often seen at Hyde-park, under the Custody of Ciladira's Mother; but one Day having got the Coach to themselves, the Wether being extreme pleasant, were resolved not to lose Time and Opportunity, but gave Orders forthwith to be set down at a Relation's in Westminster; where, after a short Visit, they dismissed the Coach, with a Message, that they were obliged to stay there at Supper, and should take a Hack to come Home. They had another Excuse as ready to the Lady of the House, for taking Leave in such Haste; and accordingly make the best of their Way for St. James's-Park, where they had not been long, before they had the Pleasure to find their Beauty attract all Eyes; and no Doubt but they heard a great many Sighs and Whispers, as they moved through the gazing Crowd of Beaux that fluttered around 'em: All which passed for good Omens, tho' as yet none durst assume the Courage to attack ' 'em. At last, one more daring than the rest, draws near, keeps Pace, curiously surveys and attends their Motions. They took the Hint, views him as strictly, and by his Garb, Air, and Deportment, easily perceived him, as they imagined, to be of Quality. He had not waited long for an Opportunity to introduce his Discourse, before one offers itself; which was, to resolve something they were disputing on. The Ladies being bend on a Frolic, if they liked the Person that should make an Attempt, were not very hard of Access, and especially to so fine a Gentleman as this, endeavoured to make themselves as pleasing and agreeable as possible. The Hero is so absolutely charmed with their Appearance and Conversation, that he believes himself no longer on Earth; Or rather, said he, these are real Goddesses, descended from their Celestial Habitations, not only to dazzle the Eyes, and inflame the Hearts, but to punish all with Death, who have the daring Impudence to approach ' 'em. And being now darkish, claps down on his Knees, closes his Hands, and implores Pardon for his sacrilegious Attempt. The Girls, seeing themselves thus idolised, began to think there was something in it. Immediately one fancies she is Diana, and the other Pallas; but upon farther Reflection, found they had Reason to confess themselves mere Mortals, and subject to Human Frailties; as indeed it proved in the Conclusion. Damon was very difficultly brought to believe they were so: But however, finding his Company did not displease, ventures from one Degree to another, to come to a better Understanding with them. He knew the World throughly, or at least the base Part; and easily judged who he had to deal with. Their Innocence and Rank, were visible in their Persons and Behaviours; so that he needs not make much Search into that, but took Opportunity, on all Occasions, to let them understand his Quality, as in this Manner; We were a great many Noblemen at Dinner with the Duke of— to Day; and when any Body answered him, it was, My Lord, says he, or your Lordship may command me on all Occasions, and so on, with a great many very entertaining Stories. After some Time spent thus agreeably, the Ladies were obliged to think of returning Home. Damon eagerly presses for the Honour to hand 'em into their Coach. They answered, that was already dismissed, and should therefore spare him that unnecessary Trouble. He than offers 'em his Chariot and Equipage that waited; and to complete the Victory, he declared Aminda had gained over his Heart, and that he himself would attend at her Chariot Wheels. This great Compliment and Condescension, in a Person of this Distinction, served to increase that good Opinion and Esteem she had already received of him. However, this Offer could not be accepted, for several Reasons, which he suffered himself to be convinced of; but still persisted in his Design of conducting them safe Home, and pretended he must step on one Side, and leave Orders with his Servants where to wait on him afterwards. He was no sooner gone, but Aminda began to extol his Person and extraordinary Qualifications, to the highest Degree imaginable, and said she found so much Difference between the Conversation of a Man of Quality, and that of a private Gentleman, that indeed she believed she should hardly prevail with herself hereafter, to make the latter a tolerable civil Answer, if he should ever attempt to make Love to her. Whether Ciladira had really a truer Taste, or whether it was Envy to her Companion, because he addressed himself more particularly to her, said she could not believe him what he would appear to be; and would have continued on that Subject, but Aminda would by no Means encourage such dishonourable Apprehensions. By this Time Damon was returned, and made what Haste he could to usher 'em into a Hackney-Coach he had provided, where they were no sooner entered, but he began to entreat they would permit him to treat 'em with some Jellies, and Ice-Creams, at White's Chocolate-house, The Windows being drawn up, it was impossible to discover them. These, with a great many other Persuasions, prevailed, and the Ladies grow easy, and extremely delighted; upon which, the Spark takes Advantage to recommend innocent Diversions above all Things, and rails at all impertinent old Women; who, because they are passed the Enjoyments of Life, are envious of those who ought to possess 'em, and render Pleasures as dangerous and pernicious, with frightful Ideas, devised to keep Fools in Ignorance, and so consequently under their Jurisdiction; but that so much Beauty, with all the Perfection Nature could bestow, was not given 'em with Design to be buried in Oblivion: And to departed out of the World, just as they came into it, would prove to little purpose. Those strong Arguments overcame all the weak ones they could bring in Opposition, and at last were obliged to yield the Debate, resign to his Discretion for that Time, and suffer themselves to be conveyed to a Tavern in the Hay-Market. I beg the Ladies Pardon, for speaking so very plain; but however, if they can keep their own Countenance, and refrain from blushing, it shall never go farther for me. After a splended Entertainment, and abundance of Compliments passed on all Sides, it grew late, and the Ladies were very uneasy to be going Home. He said it was too early yet, desires 'em to take off their Glasses with Cheerfulness, and be thankful. This Speech gave them the first Alarm; but they did not know whether to take it as Jest or Earnest. He goes on, and bids 'em consider between themselves, whether they would both or one go Home with him to his Lodgings. Upon this, they asked, with a great deal of Indignation, which sufficiently expressed their Surprise and Resentment, what he meant, and who he took them for. He answers: Look ye, Ladies, ye may put on Disguise, and give yourselves what Airs you please; but at this Time ye have missed your Aim. I know the World too well to be imposed on. You'll guests, by this Time, Aminda began to repent her Choice of a Lover, and Ciladira as much enraged to have her Judgement neglected, gave her Friend a severe Reprimand for drawing her into the Snare, contrary to her own Inclinations, which perhaps their utmost Care and Politics could not disentangle. Aminda falls upon him with high Words, in Hopes to overpower him that Way; but finding this Stratagem fail, 〈◊〉 was obliged to alter the Scheme, and endeavour to soothe him into good Nature. At last, with abundance of Difficulty, they managed it so as to quit the House, but could not possibly get quit of the Rascal. He was resolved to pursue 'em to Destruction, lays violent Hands on Aminda, dragging her towards the Strand, pinching and tormenting her in a grievous Manner. Ciladira pursued as fast as she could, and both joined their Prayers and Entreaties in vain to this inflexible Barbarian; for all the Return they could get, was, That when he met with such Jilts, he knew how to use 'em: That they had urged him to spend a great deal of Money, he could employ much better; and swore he would have Satisfaction one Way or other, before they parted; and would therefore give 'em three Things to choose, viz. Go and lie with him all Night, or be secured in the Round-house, or else return all the Money he had deposited on their Accounts. Ciladira was glad to find they might have their Liberty on this last Condition, and desired to know how much they were indebted to him; he answered, Five Guineas. She was then at as great a Loss as ever, knowing at that Time they had scarce one between 'em; but said, if he would let them know where to direct, she would give her Word and Honour it should be sent him next Day without fail. As this Scoundrel had no Notion of Honour, so it proved to as little Purpose to make him such Propositions. He saw 'em well dressed, and adorned with Jewels of considerable Value, especially Aminda, whom he made his particular Ward; and, like a true Infernal, never ceased to torture and afflict, besides tearing her fine laced Lappits and Ruffles all to Rags. He observed Ciladira had only a Gold Watch and Diamond Ring, which he bid her leave in his Custody, till she could perform her Promise; but not being willing to do this, he ordered her to pawn 'em at a Tavern in St. Martins-Lane, where he had dragged them with Design for that Round-house, if other Projects failed. By this Time the Watch had Notice, and were hastening to secure them all; which Ciladira prevented, by declaring their Innocence and Disaster in so moving a Manner, together with a little Money to drink her Health, that she prevailed upon them to withdraw. She runs in this Confusion, and procured the Money, delivered it to him immediately, and demands her Companion, who stood trembling, lamenting, and almost dying in the Hands of her Persecutor. He tells her they had not adjusted all Matters yet; but for her own Part, since she had defrayed the Expenses he had been at, he was content to permit her the Freedom of going Home when she pleased; but for this little saucy Jilt, he had another Reckoning to make with her, both for her Insolence, and his Loss of Time, which she must account for before they part. This last Demand struck them into the greatest Horror and Defpair imaginable, while he redoubled his Oaths to make her a public Example. Ciladira, who has a Soul truly brave and compassionate, disdaining the mean Considerations of Self-Preservation, chose rather to undergo those present Inconveniencies, together with the Hazard of future Advantages, than to abandon her Friend in Distress, desired to know how she must redeem her from Bondage. Bully answered, the Thing depended on herself, that Diamond Cross which hangs, as a needless Addition, on her more illustrious Bosom, will pawn for ten Guineas, to purchase her Liberty. Aminda was cut to the Heart, with the Apprehension of losing her belov'd Ornaments, to which she is so extremely , that she would endanger her eternal Reputation, and suffer all the Punishment he could inflict, rather than part with any one of them. Ciladira knowing her Temper and Resolution, went and engaged her Watch, as she had before her Ring, and was returning, when a Gentleman seized her in his Arms, calling her Angel and Goddess, with a great many such Speeches. She was ready to swoon at the Repetition of what had betrayed her to this; but seeing some promising Appearances in him, she cast herself at his Feet, and begged he would pity a distressed Maid. He was extremely moved with her Request; and looking upon her with a more different Regard than those who are accustomed to such Disorders, generously offered his Assistance against all Insults or Affronts that might be offered her, and that he was resolved to protect and defend her with the last Drop of his Blood. This Cavalier is a Colonel in the Army, has a great deal of Honour, and real Courage, which he had signalised on several Occasions. Ciladira was much comforted to meet with a Knight-Errant; but however, to prevent a Quarrel, lest it might prove a Means to expose 'em, clapped the Guineas into his Hand, catched Hold of Aminda, returned him many Thanks, and so would have parted. No Doubt the Sharper was well satisfied with this, especially when he saw a Gentleman who said he was a near Relation, and suspecting something more than ordinary, took Hold of his Hand, and desired to know for what Reason he had received that Money; would have urged him in to drink a Bottle of Wine, and inform him how far he was obliged to him on the Account of those Ladies. The poor Fellow, who durst not contend with any but those who could not defend themselves, turned pale as Death, shrunk back, and only said the Ladies were very welcome, bowed, and wished it had been in his Power to have served them farther. Ciladira was glad to let this pass, lest he should discover any Thing to their Disadvantage, and said, that the Obligations they had to this Gentleman, were for freeing 'em from the Clamour of a Hackney Coachman, who had imposed a great deal more than his Due, and not having Money enough about 'em, he had been so kind to lend 'em a Crown, which was what he saw her return him. This passed pretty well on all Sides, and the Spark made off as fast as he could, throughly glad of this Night's Success. The Colonel begged to ' squire them Home, and did not fail to make abundance of Compliments by the Way, for the Honour they had done, in admitting him rather than the other: But having cast his Eyes on Aminda, and observing her  so disordered, and her Looks so sorrowful, imagined she had had foul Play, and with Difficulty brought 'em to confess their ill Usage, tho' they carefully omitted that Part of the Story that reflects on their Conduct. He chid 'em severely for not putting it in his Power to retrieve their Losses, and chastise the Villain. At parting, he extremely importuned Ciladira to honour him with a Line or two, directed to Man's Coffee-house; which she promised to do, as a grateful Acknowledgement for the Service he had done them; and I suppose went to Bed sufficiently mortified with their Adventure.   

AMongst all my Acquaintance, I never observed any so completely whimsical, and remarkable of herself, (and is that they call something so entirely out of the Way) as Lady Tuneal. She is a Woman of Quality, a great Pretender to Virtue, Wit, and Discretion, with a Mixture of Philosophical Notions, and may with Justice style herself— a Person— every Way distininguishable; and tho' she be a professed Manhater, yet has nevertheless, through the Solicitations of her Friends, been prevailed with to enter into a conjugal State, much to her own Dissatisfaction; but had the good Fortune, after some few Years, to be released from him to whom she causelessly bore so much Aversion, and placed as the Centre of all her Uneasiness and Disquiets. She is so far from playing the Hypocrite on this Account, that she openly declares a Dislike and ill Opinion of all Women, who do not agree with her Sentiments on the same Occasion, and can never believe, but that a Woman of Virtue will always esteem it her greatest Blessing to be freed from those filthy— useless— lumbering— Male-Creatures. She has one only Daughter, Heiress to a plentiful Fortune, and every Way deserving, but I think her Ladyship does not seem to place much Joy in her, or indeed any Thing this Earth produces, excepting her most dearly beloved Spinet; to which she is so entirely devoted, that she thinks every Moment lost, that is not employed in the Improvement of this out-of-Fashion Instrument of Music. She not only makes in the Business of her Life; but, as tho' her future Happiness depended thereon, suffers nothing to intercept; but if she be obliged sometimes, tho' with great Regret, to receive what she calls impertinent Vists, she is forced to sit up very late, nay, often the whole Night, before she can make a Repetition of all her Tunes; which she never fails to do, before she sleeps. She has a singular Method in every Thing she says and does, and is attended with an Imperfection, I suppose rather habitual, than natural; which generally proves the greatest Hindrance to her Employment or Diversion; that is, she can never speak of the least Thing, or give any necessary Orders in her Family, without Multiplicity of useless Words, and will fetch every Thing so very far about, that it's impossible to guests what she aims to conclude in. Every one of those Words must be distinctly uttered, with a Pause which lasts a Minute, or more, according as she requires Time to sigh and breathe in; so that one has lost the Beginning of the Sentence, before one can learn the latter End. It's not long since a Lady called on me, to wait on Lady Tuneal. We found her at her usual Pass-time, but in pleasanter Temper than ordinary. She no sooner observed us in a Posture of going, but she began to entreat our Stay, declared she was never better pleased in Company, and that she did really esteem us as Persons of Discretion; and therefore hoped we should dispense with her, as to those Formalities and Decorums, which might not answer at this Time with her Conveniency; for having been that Day much interrupted in her Music, should therefore be obliged to sit up late, which always proves extremely prejudicial to her Health. We begged her Ladyship to use us with the same Familiarity she would her Daughter, or those of her Attendance. After we had been agreeably enough entertained for some Time, with several new Tunes, of which she is never unprovided, at the set Time, according to her Custom, which is as unalterable as the Laws of the Medes and Persians, she rings her Bell; upon which, Mrs. Smart, her Woman, desires to know her Ladyship's Pleasure. She gins, Smart,— I have called you with Intention— to consult— about Supper.— Her Woman proposed several Things, which I thought proper for Night; but my Lady looks frighted, turns pail, and protests she has given her the Spleen to the highest Degree, in naming such gross Meats at this unseasonable Hour, and at last recovers Breath to cry out,— Smart,— you are a Person— of a hail Constitution;— but when a Person— has lived so long with— a Person of Quality,— there might be gathering up— some Fragments of Sense,— at lest enough to— distinguish them— from the Commonalty:— But— to speak yet plainer still,— tho' with abundance— of Difficulty,— for want of Breath,— as well as Loss of Time,— which to me— is always precious,— very precious,— tho' not so with you,— and the unthinking World;— yet, I do say,— you might have distinguished mine— from vulgar Appetites;— have spared me all these Considerations,— and have come with— something ready projected,— suitable to the— Delicacy of my Palate,— and Tenderness— of Constitution withal,— by way of Cordial,— to revive decaying Spirits.— Smart answered her Lady, that she had named what she knew of, to be proper in all those Cases; and that she dare say, if the Truth were known, her Ladyship had herself projected the Supper she designed, and only urged all this to try if she could divine; which in all Likelihood might prove as difficult, as it was for the South-Sayers and Magicians to tell King Nabuchadnezzar not only the Interpretation, but the Dream too: But if she would let her have her Commands in a Word, she should readily be obeyed. The Lady replied, Why, truly, Smart,— I have observed you to be— a Person— always ready furnished— with a Stock of Spirits,— and so consequently always on a Hurry;— and since you will reduce me— to the Necessity— of naming the Thing— my self, I desire you'll step down— into the Kitchen, and leave Orders— with the Cook— to make me— half a Porringerof Water-Gruel.— Smart, not a little glad to receive the Message, in Hopes to be dismissed for that Time, was going in all Haste to deliver it, when her Lady calls her back, with a Charge to let it be thin, very thin. She was no sooner dispatched with these second Orders, but was again recalled to take a more strict one yet, which was, that it must not exceed half a Porringer, but rather abate something of half a Porringer, and to be sure that it be Poverty-Gruel. After this, she falls to shaking her Fingers on the Spinet, with greater Vehemency than ever; which put her into such Disorder, that she was obliged to desist, and recover Strength, by sighing and gasping afresh. Smart finding her Lady in such Extremities, proposed to have a Spoonful of Sack in the Gruel, as a comfortable Cordial, and might incline her to Rest: Upon which, she sinks into her Chair, struggles for new Life, and professed that she was absolutely overcome only with the Name of those— strong— stupifying— adulterated— debauched— Liquors. After she had supped, we took our Leaves; but had the Honour to receive an Invitation to dine with her the Week following; and said, she hoped there was no need to make Apologies for our not eating with her then; as being Persons of hail Constitutions, those Evening-Refreshments were needless; and made no doubt but that we had already learned to know, that when Nature is arrived to its full Growth, and no visible Signs of Decay, those superfluous Nourishments serve not only to create or increase the ill Humours in the Body, but to raise and cherish ill Dispositions in the Mind.  
Amongst the Failings that attend this Lady, and indeed several others of our Sex, this one seems most predominant, through a mistaken Zeal to Virtue; they make too curious Search into those Things they would appear to have the greatest Abhorrence to; which I shall discover more particularly hereafter, and is what every truly virtuous Woman ought to overlook, and endeavour to keep herself in Ignorance of; but perhaps they agree with those Words Mr. Dryden makes Lucifer speak in his State of Innocence: 
For to know Good, is good, and therefore fit;  
And to know Ill, is good, for shuning it.  No Doubt but these Words were very proper for his Design, and, amongst others of that Nature, had their desired Effect; but, on the contrary, as to the latter Part, were I capable to judge or advise, believe it more safe, as much as possible to remain unknowing of all Things that tend to iii.   

HAving been a little indisposed the last Week, I had the Honour to receive Visits from several of my Acquaintance, most of them being Persons of Distinction and Merit, who, besides the Pleasure they gave me in their Conversations, has encouraged me to entertain a little better Opinion of myself than ordinary, as finding I am not wholly neglected; I mean by those of my own Sex.  
After the first Compliments ended, and the Ladies placed according to their several Degrees, Lady Quicksight broke Silence; Madam, said she, if it won't be impertinent in me to entertain your Company, I'll tell you an Observation I made just now coming through the Mall. I answered, Your Ladyship will lay me under a particular Obligation, in doing it in a much more agreeable Manner than I am capable of. She made a Return I did not deserve, and went on, I suppose you know, or at least have heard of such a Gentleman, naming him, a Great Statesman, tho' not so particularly addressed to in this present Parliament, as that before the late Revolution in the Ministry. I observed him in a very pensive Mood, taking several short Turns in the Park, and was as often met by a Nurse with four or five Children, who missed no Opportunity of dropping him Curtsies, but was passed by a long Time disregarded. At last she bethought herself of another Stratagem, and ordered the Children so as to meet him in a full Body, and attack him by way of Compliment, while she lead up the Rear. This unusual Salutation called him from his politic Contemplations. He saw them very pretty, and well dressed, and was extremely pleased with their Manner of accosting him. He asked the Nurse if she belonged to them, and said, he never saw such fine Children in his Life; and imagining their Parents to be considerable, desired to know whose they were. The Nurse answered, Sir, they are your own, and live in the same House with you. Are they so? says the Father: Indeed I did not know it, nor do I remember I ever saw one of them before. But however, to let the Nurse see he did not disbelieve what she told him, and that he approved of her Manner of Discipline, gave her a Guinea, and ordered her to take them Home. It's very strange to me, continued Lady Quicksight, that a Gentleman, who is both a good Husband, and a good Father, and makes it his Endeavour to raise great Fortunes for his Children, should be so extremely  to public Affairs, as to remain thus ignorant of his domestic ones, and not know his own Children, tho' they live in the House with him. Not at all, replied Delamine; I think it sufficient if he knows his Wife, and converses with her. I know a certain Colonel of the Guards, of City Extraction, but having a natural Inclination to what he calls Gallantry, went two or three Campaigns into Flanders, in Pursuit of Honour, till he lost that little he had; and at last came Home, and purchased the Commission he is now possessed of. This Spark has a Wife and two Children, whom he has made such Strangers to him, that he has now almost brought himself to believe there is no such People in the World; and I believe scarce knows any one of them when he meets them; but if by Chance any of his more considerate Companions would be reminding him, he swears its all Imposition; and knowing the Disadvantages he has reduced them to, hopes, that he has hitherto bullyed them out of a just Maintenance, makes no Doubt in a little Time but to bully them out of their just Claim too, without giving any sufficient Reasons for what he says or does. Certainly such a Man must needs be esteemed heroic, who can thus bravely contend, and triumph over a weak Woman and young Children, because he has put it out of their Power to defend themselves! and if he gains his Ends, I desire we may all petition the Parliament to have him publicly acknowledged, and treated as a victorious Conqueror. Delamine would have proceeded farther, but the whole Company unanimously begged her to lay aside that Subject, he being the common Theme of Discourse for that, or something equally as ridiculous; tho' at the same Time all owned he had once been a very pretty Fellow, and so might have continued, if he had not took those Methods to make himself despised by all the rational World. While they were thus busy in Remarks on others, striving who should be most heard, I thought it better Manners to give Attention to, than intercept their Talk, till at last they told me I had not spoke two Words since they came into the Room. I answered, that being conscious of my own Incapacities, together with a due Regard to those who honoured me with their Presence, was certain I could reap much more Advantage by being a Hearer, than a Speaker. However, rather than give any Disgust by my Silence, I'll venture to draw a Censure of a contrary Nature; and for want of something more agreeable, shall tell a very odd Thing that lately happened to myself, and is one 'Cause of my present Indisposition. The Ladies all begged to hear that, and Lady Quick-sight cried, I hope you are not in Love; I never thought you inclining to that Distemper. Not at all, Madam, said I. Your Ladyship's much more discerning, than the vain Coxcomb that misconstructed me; tho' upon hearing my Story, perhaps you'll say I had as great a Share of Vanity, as he. You must know here is a Gentleman come to lodge in our Neighbourhood, who takes all Opportunities to let me understand he is resolved to keep a very strict Survey over my Actions and Behaviours; so that I am under the greatest Restraints imaginable, to find that I can't stir Abroad, move in my own Apartment, or receive Company, but he must have immediate Information; and is so perpetually lolling in his Window, with his Eyes fixed here, that it's impossible for any Thing to slip his Knowledge. As to myself, there is nothing worth remarking; but what perplexes me, is poor Amelia. She had appointed to call on me for the Opera; and because we don't duly frequent those Places, she was desirous not to miss any Part of the Entertainment. Having been dressed in a very great Hurry, she took a sudden Whip from the Coach, to hasten me down Stairs; but had the Misfortune to drop her Shift at the Door, which hung in her Petticoats, and was designed to have been left at Home: Upon which, the Spark took upon him to burst out into a downright Laughter, tho' he did what he could to smother it, while her Servant took Care to deliver it into my Maid's Custody. You'll guests, Ladies, at the Shame and Confusion this occasioned us; which increased, when we ' sped him at our Backs, as soon as we had taken our Places in the Theatre, where I suppose he diverted himself at the Expense of our Blushes. Amelia has never been here since; and for my own Part, I appear as seldom as possible. And is that the only Cause? says Lady Quicksight. When you first began to speak of your Neighbour, I apprehended something more than all this. I found she would pump it out, and thought it more ingenious to do it voluntarily. That is, Madam, said I, what I am going to tell you: This very Gentleman finding me use all Industry to avoid him, and that it would continue difficult for him to see me any where but at Church, managed it so as to be in the same Pew with me every Sunday, and always places himself either next, or over against me, incessantly ogling, and using several irreverent Gestures, which gives me abundance of Uneasiness. If, to prevent being stared at, I turn my Head on one Side, he takes Occasion truly to dash his Foot against mine, with Design to set it right again; so that I am obliged to keep my Eyes fixed on my Fan, or look directly over him to the Parson; which methinks gives me a very old-fashioned Air; for I have observed Ladies of the highest Quality, and in the Royal Chapel itself, don't throw away a Look, or misemploy a Thought that Way, but are at full Liberty to compare Jewels, receive and entertain one another with as much Freedom, and as great an Air of Gallantry, as in the Drawing-Room, or a Ball at Court. The only Refuge I have under these Restraints, is kneeling; but I'll assure you, my Spark is more a Gentleman, and better bred, than to kneel at Church, or show the least Devotion; tho' at the same Time I dare say he would not think it beneath him to adore and prostrate himself at the Feet of an insignificaut Mortal, in Hopes by such Means, to draw her to her Ruin, while perhaps he is only despised and laughed at; which indeed is the just Reward of such Endeavours. When I am to rise, he is officiously offering his Hand, and by that Means gains Opportunity to squeeze mine; and, in short, has made all the Advances imaginable; so that it were impossible for me to suppose him otherwise than a Lover, tho' he had not spoke one Word yet; but that passed for want of Assurance, and I ever expected when he would gain Courage enough to make a Declaration of his Passion; not that I had the least Inclination to accept his Proposals, tho' he has a pretty Estate, and considerable Place under the Government; yet there is no Enchantments lodged in his Person, so as to make him amiable in my Eyes. However, I did not know but he might expect I should take it an Honour; and because I would not seem to lessen his Deserts, or value my own without Cause, I studied a long Time for an Answer to that imaginary Letter he might send me, and contrived it so as he could not think me imperious or fantastical, or that my Refusal was meant in Affront to him, I thought it best to say, that a Sense of my own Imperfections had occasioned me to vow Celibacy some Time since, as knowing I am unworthy to be beloved. This Letter lay by me so long, that I began to despair of ever having Use for it, and grew a little disturbed, lest the Product of my Studies should be lost: But one Evening I had Notice, that the Gentleman's Footman over the way had brought a Letter, and would deliver it only to myself. Upon first hearing, I confess I was in twenty Minds, whether to send this I had by me, or not: At last, I found it would be a considerable Time before I could accomplish another, and that I had no more to do with this, but to seal and direct it, and by that Means gain the Reputation of a Woman of a quick Thought. I took his Letter, said I would step up and read it, and send down an Answer immediately. The Fellow told me very briskly, it did not require an Answer, and was gone before I could say another Word. I suppose he had given those Orders, because he was resolved to take no Denial; so retired into my Closet, and to my Astonishment read this:  
Madam,  
IT's with infinite Regret I have prevailed with myself to disclose a Secret, that I with Reason fear will cause you much Uneasiness; and withal to give you this unwelcome Caution; that is, for your own Sake, I beg you'll endeavour to suppress your growing Passion for me, which has been apparently manifest by those Tremble and Emotions which naturally seize you at my Approach, and I with so much Pleasure have discerned: But have the Misfortune, Madam, to be engaged in an Affair my Friends put me upon, before I had the Honour to know of you. It's a just Consideration of your Merit, that won't suffer me to let you languish under a fruitless Expectation of what may never be in my Power to gratify. I hope you are so good a Christian, as to bear this Disappointment patiently, and be assured, that tho' I cannot, yet there is nothing in the World I covet more, than to be  
Entirely Yours.  
It was a long Time before I could recover from the Surprise this Letter had thrown me into, and was really grieved to find, that one can't blush for a Fellow's Impudence, but he must misinterpret it to Love. At first I was in the Mind to write, and undeceive the Puppy; but upon Consideration, found I should but lessen myself, and increase his Vanity, by showing any Regard to it; for the only Way to mortify such Animals, is to scorn and neglect them, and to let the Fool see it was not in his Power to cause me the least Uneasiness. The next Day, being Sunday, I dressed myself in the best  I have, and went to Church with a gayer Air than ordinary; where I had not been long, before I had the Pleasure to find my Opposite had met with a greater Disappointment than myself, and could have laughed at his Folly, if I had thought it worth while; but to do Justice on both Sides, I can't say I escaped altogether unpunished for my Pride; for in leaving off my Hood that Day, the Wether being grown cool, I got a very great Cold, which occasions me to keep my Chamber at this Time. The Ladies fell a laughing at my Amour; and by this Time I suppose were pretty well tired, and took their Leaves.   

I Shall not undertake to give a circumstantial Account of the unhappy Differences that arose not long after the Marriage, between Sir Bounce Sparkit and his Lady: Tho' her Virtue, Beauty, and every Merit, were his chief Inducements to enter into the matrimonial State; yet, through the Instigations of his pretended Friends, and her Enemies, he soon grew to an Indifference, and afterwards to a Neglect, or rather ill Ufage, of the only Person in the World that entirely loves, and maintains an inviolable Fidelity to him. Sir Bounce is one of those who places his whole Felicity in himself, and does not require the Additions a good Wife is capable of giving, to make his Life easy to him; and as he never takes nor gives Reasons for any Thing, he thought fit not long since to withdraw to a separate Apartment, and devote himself up to Gallantries; while his forsaken Spouse has full Leisure to lament her Unhappiness, or Time and Opportunity, if she pleases, to revenge her Injuries; tho' I believe she never entertained a Thought of that Nature; but on the contrary, has made it her utmost Endeavours, if possible, to retrieve her Husband's fleeting Passion: In order to which, she went one Morning to his Chamber, where she found him equipping in a riding Habit, and with all the Sweetness in her Looks, and most obliging Terms imaginable, said she was come to Breakfast with him, and to have the Pleasure of an Hour's Conversation, if he would permit it. He answered with a very haughty Air, that she had made Choice of a wrong Time to gain any of his Company, being in Expectation every Moment of a Gentleman to call of him for Hyde-park; and that if she would show him any Marks of her Duty and Prudence, she must immediately retire. The Lady began to be a little enraged at her cold Reception, and his Ingratitude; and briskly told him, those Cautions were needless, and that she wished he would acquit his Duty, as well as she had done here's: Upon this, Sir Bounce commanded her not to talk; but she still disobeying, he ordered his Valet to lead her to her own Apartment. This Indignity was resented to the last Degree; and she did not fail to tell him at parting, It is not long since you would have gone down on both Knees, to have obtained the Blessing yourself. Under this new Discouragement, she flies to Olympa, a young Lady, her near Relation and Confident, who lives with her in the House. It's to her only she opens all her Grievances. Olympa always endeavours to rally her, out of her Melancholy, and tells her, a Husband's Love is not worth preserving; and as she is a true Coquet, declares she can never value any Man farther, than to have the Glory of a Conquest; of which she is so extremely covetous, that she can't bear the Thoughts of a Cavalier, who is not her professed Adorer; and never fails to play the Tyrant, after she has once gained a Captive. She will needs have Lady Sparkit Abroad to divert her; and being in the Morning, and not in an Humour to dress, they walked in Dissabil, to make Choice of some Things they had Occasion for at a Miliner's in the Pall-Mall; where, after they had been some Time, were returning Home to Dinner, when Olympa, whose Eyes are always open to gay Appearances, ' spied a fine young Gentleman with his Head laid down to sleep in a Tavern Window; the Sash being up, and another standing by with a Whip under his Arm. Upon which, she cried, Look, my Dear, do you know either of those pretty Fellows? Lady Sparkit immediately recollected she saw her Husband put on that fine laced Coat to ride out in the Morning, and that this other was the Friend he expected should call of him; so concluded they were now come back, and would dine there together. While her Thoughts were thus employed, he that stood, gave the other a Pluck, who soon waked, looked upon them, and smiled. They both saw very plain, at that Time, it was Sir Bounce himself; and his Lady was not a little revived at the pleasant Look he had given her, and began to think it was not impossible but that his Mind might now change, as much as it had done before. But however, lest her too curious Observation might give any Umbrage, she was going in all Haste; but Olympa having an Inclination to look back, saw him beckon, and make all the Signs he could to have them stop, till he was ready to throw himself out of the Window. She was extremely pleased with his seeming Eagerness to join Companies, and had already doomed the Stranger her Slave. She tells Lady Sparkit, that she is confident Sir Bounce is grown impatient to come to a Reconciliation; and because she would not seem to have any Designs, tells her, she has now a fair Opportunity to close with her Happiness; which, if lost, may never be retrieved; and that as it is her Husband who makes this pressing Invitation, she ought not to stand upon Decorums, or raise any Objections against the Decency of the Place; especially since she knew him to be a Man of that Temper whom nothing can oblige, but an entire Obedience and Resignation to his Will and Pleasure, tho' it appear never so unreasonable to the World. Lady Sparkit was very inclinable to comply with those Reasonings, but again feared his Designs might not be so well, perhaps, as they at first imagined. While she remained thus dubious, and slowly moving homewards, Philaret, which was the young Stranger, pursued and overtook them, who only bowed, and offered her his Hand to lead them back, without saying one Word. She asked why Mr. Sparkit would not rather come himself? He answered, Madam, I very difficultly prevailed upon him to permit me the Honour. By the Way, she proceeded to ask him several Questions concerning the Park, and if they had brought any other Company with them. To all which he answered very Appropo. When they were come to the Tavern, she saw four or five strange Footmen stand with their Hats off; but those she imagined might belong to the Gallant who was ' squiring her up Stairs, while Olympa followed. They had not quite ascended, before the other Gentleman came running to meet them; and Philaret called out, My Lord Newlove, if you were sensible of the Blessing, you would fly to assist me in usbering up these Ladies. Upon this, they immediately found their Mistake, but too late. Olympa run down as fast as she could; but Lady Sparkit not having Liberty to get away, clapped hold of the Banisters, and fell into a Swoon. After they had brought her into the Room, they did not fail to use their utmost Care and Diligence to bring her to Life, which was effected in a little Time; but upon finding herself in the Arms of him she had mistake for her Husband, she was ready to fall into a Relapse, had they not convinced her by their Behaviours and solemn Protestations, she should remain in their Company with as much Safety, on all Accounts, as with the nearest Relation she had in the World. But all this would not satisfy the disappointed Lady; she entreats, with the greatest Urgency imaginable, to have her Liberty; while they, with an unresisting Air, and most profound Respect, solicit her Stay. By this Time Olympa had recovered her Fright, and was returned, to make Enquiry of her Friend. Philaret had Notice of it, and with abundance of Arguments and Assurances, prevailed upon her to honour them with her Company; which she did, in Respect to the other Lady. Lord Newlove was so enamoured with the Beauty, graceful Mein, and modest Carriage of Lady Sparkit, whom he styled his destined Charmer, sent from the Gods to take Possession of a Heart unconquered; and that he should esteem himself the most fortunate Man on Earth, if she would permit him to devote it eternally to her Service. Lady Sparkit received these Addresses with all the Coldness and Neglect that's natural to a Mind prepossessed; and tho' she had no other Obligations to her Husband, than that of being so, yet she found her Virtue a sufficient Guard against the most powerful Assaults. Lord Newlove is a young Nobleman, truly heroic, and graced with all the Additions of Art and Nature, which can conspire to make him ; and has so peculiar a Method in making Love, which insensibly steals upon the Hearts of those present, as well as the Person addressed to; and never fails to make her envied, tho' it were by a Sister, or Bosom-Friend. In the mean Time, Philaret, who is no less deserving, a Relation, and sworn Brother to Lord Newlove, entertained Olympa with all the Respect and good Manners which becomes a Cavalier to a fine young Lady; yet, tho' she is very desirable, he did not find himself absolutely in Love with her, but kept his Eyes and Thoughts fixed on Lady Sparkit, who always proves most attracting to the real Judges of Perfections. On the other Hand, Olympa made him suitable Returns, and was so transported between the Charms she saw in Lord Newlove, and that of a Rival's Rage and Resentment, that she had not Leisure to mind the cool Application Philaret made to her, which seemed rather through Restraint, than Inclination: A Treatment she had never been accustomed to, and what was directly contrary to the Sentiments she had of herself; but finds now, to her great Anxiety, it was not impossible to love, even where she is likely to continue disregarded; the greatest Mortification that can befall a Coquet. As these two Lovers sympathise in all Things, so their Thoughts were equally employed on Stratagems to succeed in this new Amour, with that Eagerness to persist, which is always observable in a beginning Flame, both fancying he had the juster Claim, till they had quite forgot the Intent of their coming thither, which was to dine with two honest Fellows, who had undergone the Fatigues of a Camp some Years; one of which was come off with the Loss of an Eye and an Arm, whom they had accidentally met in Hyde-park, from whence they were just returned when the Ladies first saw them, and had already bespoke the Dinner. But now the appointed Time being come, the Brothers of the Blade had dispatched their Affairs, and were armed: Upon which, they rushed into the Room in a most surprising Manner; the first made but one Step up to Lady Sparkit, clapped his Hat under his Arm, and cried, My Lord, give me Leave to kiss your Girl; while the lame one accosted Olympa in as familiar a Way. The Ladies being unacquainted with those Sort of Salutations, were astonished at their Manner of proceeding, and were ready to die with the Apprehensions they received of them. Lord Newlove soon perceived it, and with a becoming Anger, in Regard to the Lady's presence, gave Camper a fevere Reprimand for his Insolence, tho' with that Caution as not to put their Reputations in his Power by a Discovery who they were, but gave them all honourable Assurances of his Protection and Fidelity. By this Time Dinner was come upon the Table, which was with all Magnificence the Place would allow of. It was in vain for the Ladies to think of disengaging themselves, but on the contrary, were obliged to be as sociable as they could. While the Courtiers were employed in officiating, and silently admiring, the Soldiers were entertaining the Company with an Account of their military Discipline, and begged they might be permitted to regale them with their martial Music; which was refused. After Dinner, Lord Newlove and Philaret approached Lady Sparkit, with all the Awe and Adoration they would a Deity, from whom they expect their immediate Fate; all which she modestly evaded; while Camper placed his Batteries at Olympae, and after several vigorous Assaults, which proved ineffectual, he was constrained to raise the Siege: Upon which, they both retired; so that Philaret, in Point of Breeding to Olympa, is obliged to resign to his powerful Rival, and give him Opportunity for all the Advances that is possible for such an Assailant to gain over a Heart that can't remain wholly insensible of his Merits; where, in spite of all her Virtue and Reason, he so far prevailed, as to obtain her Consent for a second Meeting; which, though innocently meant, had the Misfortune to be overheard by Philaret and Olympa, who looked upon this Adventure to be a Conspiracy against her universal Empire; and tho' before this unlucky Accident, she dearly loved Lady Sparkit, yet, in the Height of Rage and Resentment, she is ready to sacrifice her to her Revenge, it being entirely in her Power, as she best knows the true Motives of her Husband's Indifference; and that if she failed of her desired Success in an Attempt projected, she is already assured of having him her Vassal, whenever she pleases to command it, tho' the Affection she bore to her Cousin, had hitherto prevented her taking any Advantages of that Nature, but always endeavoured to conceal it from her Knowledge, that it might not cause her any Disquietude. Lady Sparkit is now desirous to be gone, when Lord Newlove, who is so transported with the Hopes of future Happiness, is ready to obey her harshest Commands; and together with Philaret, conducted them so far as they would permit.   

IT's about three or four Months since a very worthy Gentleman, a Member of Parliament, had Occasion to be at a Periwig-maker's Shop in the Strand, where he chanced to ' spy a fine young Lady alight out of a Hackney-Coach from a very handsome Gentleman, to make a Visit to an intimate Friend of here's, a Country Lady that lodged at the next House; he seeing her walk up Stairs, followed by her Footman, who carried several Parcels she had been buying, and came there with Design to have her Friend's Advice in the making up the  for her Marriage, which was to be celebrated the Week following with that young Cavalier who conducted her thither. Mirtilla, which was the Country Lady, would needs recommend one Vainly, a finical Mantoa-woman that lodged up two Pair of Stairs in the same House, and who had made it her Business to insinuate herself into her Favour, to make the ; which Clarinda willingly assented to, and gave her Directions accordingly. But to return to our grave Statesman, whom we left in the adjoining Shop, full of Contemplationon the late Angelic Vision. He finds himself all on a Sudden plunged into a Passion he had never yet experienced, at least to such a Degree, though almost arrived to the Age of Fifty; but since he is so transported with Love, is resolved to gratify himself on any Term whatsoever. Accordingly considered on Proposals of marrying her with all imaginable Speed; if his Person be not the most amiable, yet his other Qualifications, with the Addition of a great Estate, and Title of Sir I—, he knew were great Inducements to a prudent young Lady, especially if she had no great Fortune, as he wished, to make his Address the easier, and gins to think on no Objection, unless that beautiful Adonis that came Home with her, as he imagined, might prove to be a Lover: But on second Thought, fancied so much Resemblance in their Faces, that he concludes them Brother and Sister; so scorning to ask any other Questions than what's the Lady's Name that lodges next Door, he was answered Vainly, the People not knowing of any other in that House. This was enough for the hasty Lover. He immediately flies into his Chariot, and instead of going to the Play or Coffeehouses, gives Orders to go Home, where he spent the Remainder of that Day and Night in contriving the properest Means to introduce his Passion. Sometimes he is ready to go and throw himself at her Feet; but again considers, that being wholly a Stranger, such an Action might seem too rash and surprising; and at last concludes on writing first, to beg Leave to wait on her; which he did next Morning in the softest Terms that could be. He acquaints her with his Name, his Rank, his Circumstances; and above all, his mighty Love and indefatigable Resolutions to obtain her for his Wife; is impatient to know when he may be admitted to kiss her Hand; and concludes himself the most submissive, whining Slave, that ever Beauty made so. This was directed for Madam Vainly at her Lodging, dispatched away in all Haste, and was accordingly delivered with a great deal of Ceremony. You may suppose Vainly received all this very civilly, and returned the Compliment as well as she could, with her most humble Service; and that if he pleased to take the Pains to come there next Day at Six in the Evening, she would do herself the Honour to attend him. Never was Woman so pleasingly surprised as she, at this welcome Letter. She perused it over and over, and fancies every Thing in her Praise, to be substantial Truths; but upon consulting her Looking-Glass more than ordinary, finds herself altogether , and is ready to fly into a Passion at the rest of the stupefied World, that could not distinguish her Charms in six and thirty Years Time. She now gins to consider her Admirer; and tho' she never saw him in her Life, yet is extremely in Love with him for several Reasons. His Quality, Estate, and honourable Intentions to make her great, are powerful Motives; but yet adores him more, if possible, for his penetrating Judgement. The Title of Ladyship, transports her to the last Degree. She concludes every Thing done, and is the happiest Woman in the World, in her own Imaginations. She grows eager for the Pleasure of relating her Conquest, and fixes on Mirtilla as the properest Confident and Adviser in this Affair. Mirtilla was somewhat amazed, believe me, at the Gentleman's Choice; but however, being a very well-meaning Country Lady, was mightily pleased at her Neighbour's good Fortune, in Hopes to have a merry Bout at this Wedding too. She offers her Apartment to receive him, if she likes it better than her own; which was willingly accepted by Vainly, who employed all her Time in making that, and herself fit to entertain so considerable a Lover; but Clarinda, who had really the greatest Share in the whole Matter, was ignorant of all that passed, and came very innocently next Day to visit Mirtilla, and inquire if her Wedding-Cloths were almost finished, because she had now few Days to turn in. She had no sooner entered the House, but she found the Face of all Things changed, only Mirtilla was much the same Woman as before; but Vainly was absolutely transformed into another Creature. She had just been adorning herself to maintain an eternal Conquest; sate playing her Fan with the awful Air of some great Lady-Visiter, now and then tuning up her musical Voice to the softest Words she could think on. Clarinda was struck all on a Heap in her Thoughts, at this sudden Alteration; but seeing Vainly look so very stately, she could not take Courage to ask any Question, nor durst so much as name the Work she expected to have seen done. Mirtilla observing her Look surprised and studious, was as much in Pain to have the telling of News, as the other was to hear it; so makes an Excuse to call her into the next Room, where she unfolded the Mystery. Clarinda could hardly believe at first Hearing; but Mirtilla asserts the Truth with, yea verily, and indeed. This happened as Vainly wished; for she was often upon the Point of bringing of it out herself; but deferred, in Hopes Mirtilla would save her the Labour. They were no sooner come to her again, but she gins to return her Thanks; for tho' Clarinda was a Stranger at present, yet she said she was much pleased with her Conversation, and had no Affairs she desired might be made a Secret to her, and hoped they should be better acquainted hereafter; for truly she should very often beg their Companies in her Coach to Hyde-park; but indeed she has so many Things to do and think on, that she does not know at which End to begin; and as they are both going to enter into the same Circumstances, she says they must endeavour to assist one another, and make the best Use of their Time. She will needs have Clarinda's  sent away just then to the Mantoa-woman she designs to honour with her Wedding-Garments, and tells her, that in Return, she must make it Part of her Employment to inquire out amongst her Acquaintance for a Lady's Woman, that understands herself and her Business throughly, and knows how to keep due Distance; for she is sure she can never bear a familiar Wretch. But now the Time of Expectation draws near; the Ladies are better bred, than to be interrupting; so take Leave together to spend the Evening at Clarinda's Lodgings. They had not been gone half an Hour, before a fine Chariot and Equipage, with a much more fine Gentleman, stopped at the Door. Vainly knew it could be nothing less than her Adorer; runs in all Mast to meet him at the Stairs. After the usual Compliments to a Woman of her Appearance, he desired to know if Mrs. Vainly were at Home: She told him Yes; and that her Name was so. He supposing her to be the Mother, said it was the young Lady he meant, who had done him the Honour to return such and such an Answer, upon his taking the Liberty to write to her the Day before. She assured him she was the very Person he meant; that there was no other of the Name in that House; and for farther Confirmation, takes the Letter out of her Bosom. He then begged ten thousand Pardons, said he was mistaken in the Name; for that Letter was meant to another Lady about such an Age, had such Hair, Eyes, and every Features; and proceeded to describe her very Dress; yet all this was not enough to convince Vainly: She did not intent to be so tantalised. She affirmed she was not above Eighteen, had just such Eyes; and that if he will but come up to the Light, he will find her every Ways as agreeable, if not exceed the other he talks of: But, alas! it was not in the Power of all her Charms and Rhetoric, to draw him one Inch farther. Poor Vainly was perfectly confounded at this unexpected Treatment, and Labour lost; and what between Grief, Pride, and Resentment, was ready to break out into loud Complaints, and offered to detain him by Force; which obliged the mistaken Lover to take very abrupt Leave, extremely perplexed at the Disappointment; but not without Hopes that a little more Caution and Industry, may at last bring him to the real Object of his Admiration: But I understand Vainly came pretty even with him afterwards; which I'll refer to some other Paper, when I am better informed of that Part of the Story.   
FINIS.