Two Chapters of Persuasion: Diplomatic Display London British Library, MS Egerton 3038
He was very eager & very de::lightful in the
description ofwhat he had felt at the Concert. the Eveng .Evening before –The Eveng .Evening seemed to have been madeup of exquisite moments;
– themoment of her stepping forward inthe
Octagon room to speak to him –the moment of Mr . E'sElliot'sappearing
& appearance dividing her from him. tearing her &
of her being instantly lost to himaway,& one or two subsequent other moments af::terwards, marked by returninghope, or increasing dDespair,espondence1 alarm were alldwelt on with the energy. of Love."To see you, cried said he, in the midstof those who could not be mywell-wishers, to see your Cousinclose by heryou2conversing & smiling
— & feel all the horrible Eligibilities & Proprieties of
the Match! — to
consider it as thecertain probable wish of every beingwho could hope to influence
you — even, if your own feelings
werereluctant, or indifferent — toconsider that what powerfulsupports would be his! ––– Was
Footnotes
- 1.
- 'Despondence' is partly written over 'despair,'. Back to context...
- 2.
- 'you' written over 'her'. Back to context...
