Volume the Second: Diplomatic Display London British Library, Add. MS. 59874
Letter 10th. Laura in continuation
When we were some what recovered fromthe
overpowering Effusions of our Greif, Edwarddesired that we would consider what was the
mostprudent step to be taken in our unhappy situationwhile
he repaired to his imprisoned freind to la::ment over his
misfortunes. We promised thatwe he would, & he set forwards on his Journey to Town.During his Absence we faithfully complied withhis
Desire & after the most mature Deliberation, atlength agreed that the
best thing we could dowas to leave the House; of which we every momentexpected the Officers of Justice to
take poſeſsion.We waited therefore
with the greatest impatience,for the return of Edward in order
to impart tohim the result of our Deliberations —. But no Ed::ward appeared
–. In vain did we count the tedious Moments of his Absence – in vain did we weep –in vain
even did we sigh – no Edward returned –.This was too much, too unexpected to1 a Blow to our Gentle Sensibility. –. we could not
support it – wecould only faint –. At length collecting all the Reso::lution I was Mistreſs of, I arose & after packing
upsome neceſsary Apparel for
Sophia & myself, I drag:
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