Volume the First: Diplomatic DisplayOxfordBodleian Library, MS.Don.e.7.
in Surry. Mr Brudenell was a sensible
Man, &had a beautifullNeice with whom Sir Williamsoon fell in love. But Miſs Arundel was cruel;she preferred a Mr Stanhope: Sir William shotMr
Stanhope; the lady had then no reason torefuse him; she accepted
him, & they were tobe married on the 27th
of October. But on the25th Sir William received
a visit from EmmaStanhope the sister of the unfortunate Victimof his rage. She begged some recompence, someatonement for the
cruel Murder of her Brother.Sir William bade her name her price. She fixedon
S./14.1
Sir William offered her himself & Fortune. They went to London the next day &were there
privately married. For a fortnightSir William was compleatly happy, butchancing one
day to see a a charming young
Footnotes
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- S./14. shown as superscript over subscript in MS.Back to context...