Volume the Second: Diplomatic DisplayLondonBritish Library, Add. MS. 59874
He intends to
quit it in a few Days, and to beginhis
route [.]to1
Italy. He writes in a most chearfull[lively] Man::ner, says that the air of
France has greatlyrecovered both his Health and Spirits; that hehas
now entirely ceased to think of Louisa withany degree either of
Pity or Affection,
that he evenfeels2 himself obliged to her for her Elopement, ashe thinks it very good fun
to be single again.By this, you may perceive that he has
entirelyregained that chearfulGaiety, and sprightly Wit,for which he was once so remarkable. When hefirst
became acquainted with Louisa which waslittle more than three
years ago, he was one ofthe most lively, the most agreable young Maen3 of
Footnotes
- 1.
- 't' written over illegible letter.Back to context...
- 2.
- Second 'e' written over an 'l' initially used in error.Back to context...
- 3.
- 'e' written over 'a', altering 'Man' to 'Men'.Back to context...
