Conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison,. CII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Sir Charles Grandison has a conference with Miss Byron in Lord L's library: he there discloses to her his solicitude for the happiness of his sister Charlotte; and promises her a recital of those occurrences that occasioned his uneasiness, . . 285
CIII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Sir Charles
Grandison commences his narrative: he first
pays a tribute of gratitude to Dr Bartlett, ac-
knowledging the great advantages he had de-
rived from that good man's instructions. Sir
Charles travels into Italy, and becomes ac-
quainted with a Florentine lady, named Olivia:
he renders her a slight service at the opera, and
thereby involuntarily gains her affections: re-
jecting her proffered love, he incurs her hatred,
and, to escape her revenge, he is compelled to
leave Florence. Sir Charles then gives a brief
history of the family of Porretta; and how he
became acquainted with that family by rescuing
Jeronymo della Porretta from the hands of as-
sassins: the gratitude of the family on the oc-
casion. Sir Charles's first interview with Cle-
mentina della Porretta, the amiable sister of
Jeronymo: he is affectionately received by her,
and gains the appellation of her tutor; having,
at the request of her brothers, undertaken to
initiate her and them in the knowledge of the
English language. Character of the Count of
Belvedere, an admirer of the Lady Clementina:
she rejects his suit. Sir Charles traces the pro-
gress of his own affections for that lady, and
hers for him; and states the obstacles he had
to encounter with from the pride of the family,
difference in religion, &c. Clementina is seized with a dangerous malady; and Sir Charles is forced, by her family, to quit Bologna, and not permitted to pay her a farewell visit. Miss Byron's description of her own feelings during Sir Charles's recital,
G-, her admirer. Miss Byron discloses to Miss Jervois the secret of her guardian's affec- tion for the Lady Clementina della Porretta: the manner in which that young lady received the intelligence. Sir Charles Grandison's taste for improvements on his estates, described by Dr Bartlett. Miss Byron declares her apprehen- sions, that Sir Charles, in his late conference
with her, had seen through the thin veil that
covered her regard for him, and detected the
real sentiments of her heart in his favour,
CVII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Sir Charles
Grandison arrives at Colnebrook to breakfast:
Miss Byron endeavours to appear cheerful be-
fore him, but fears she acquitted herself awk-
wardly and affectedly; and wishes to quarrel
with him in her mind. Sir Charles sets out to
dine with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen. Miss Byron
is favoured with another packet from Dr Bart-
lett, relative to what took place at Bologna in
the Porretta family after the departure of Sir
Charles Grandison. The packet contains an ac-
count of the particulars of Mrs Beaumont's ma-
nagement of Clementina at Florence; and how
she brought that young lady to acknowledge her
love for Sir Charles, which she had so long kept
secret from her mother, and all her family:
also the reason of Clementina's cheerful beha-
viour, on Sir Charles Grandison's departure from
Bologna through the constraint of her family,. 311
CVIII Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-A third
packet from Dr Bartlett; containing the parti-
culars of Sir Charles Grandison's reception from
the Marchioness della Porretta and her daughter
Clementina on his return to Bologna, at the in-
vitation of Signor Jeronymo,.
CIX. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Dr Bartlett's fourth letter; containing an account of the dis- tress of Sir Charles Grandison, on learning the terms and conditions on which he was to be al- lowed to call the noble Clementina his own. Debate between her brother, the bishop, and
Sir Charles, upon certain points of religion.
Letter from Signor Jeronymo to Sir Charles.-
Dr Bartlett's fifth letter; containing an account
of what passed at an interview between Signor
Jeronymo and Sir Charles Grandison: and far-
ther particulars of Clementina's distressful si-
tuation,.
CX. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Dr Bartlett's sixth letter; giving an account of the cruel and haughty behaviour of the General to his unhappy
sister Clementina,
the Porretta family assembled: their different characters clearly displayed on this occasion; and the affectionate parting of Sir Charles and his friend Jeronymo,
CXIII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-An eleventh
letter from Dr Bartlett: Signor Jeronymo writes
to Sir Charles Grandison an account of what
farther passed in conversation between the fa-
mily after his departure,
348
CXIV. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Dr Bart-
lett's twelfth letter: Sir Charles Grandison takes
leave of his friends at Bologna, and is setting
out for Florence; when he receives a friendly
letter from Signor Jeronymo, by which he learns
that Clementina had earnestly entreated her fa-
ther to permit her to see him once again before
his departure; but that she had met with an
absolute refusal: Jeronymo also describes the
ill-treatment of his sister by her aunt, and her
resignation under her trials. Sir Charles arrives
at Naples, and there visits Clementina's brother,
the General: account of his reception, and of the
conversation that passed between them,
CXV. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Dr Bartlett's
thirteenth letter; containing an account of Sir
Charles Grandison's final departure from Italy;
and various matters relative to the Porretta fa-
mily; the persecutions Clementina endured from
her relations; and a letter Sir Charles Grandi-
son received from Mrs Beaumont-Dr Bartlett
concludes with an apostrophe on the brevity of
all human affairs,
CXVI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Explana-
tion of the causes of Sir Charles Grandison's
uneasiness, occasioned by intelligence lately
brought him from abroad. Miss Byron wishes
that Sir Charles was proud and vain, that she
might with the more ease cast off her acknow-
ledged shackles. She enumerates the engage-
ments that engross the time of Sir Charles; and
mentions his tender regard toward the two sons
of Mrs Oldham, the penitent mistress of his fa-
ther Sir Thomas. A visit from the Earl of G-
and his sister Lady Gertrude,
CXVII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Sir Charles Grandison dines with Sir Hargrave Pollexfen and his gay friends; his reflections on the riots and excesses frequently committed at the jovial meetings of gay and thoughtless young men. Sir Charles negotiates a treaty of marriage for Lord W; and resolves to attempt the re- storing of the oppressed Mansfield-family to their rights,
CXXII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Sir Charles Grandison communicates to Miss Byron the farther distressing intelligence he has received from Bologna. His friend Signor Jeronymo dangerously ill, his sister Clementina declining in health, and their father and mother absorbed in melancholy. This communication comes from the Bishop of Nocera, Clementina's se- cond brother, who entreats Sir Charles to make one more visit to Bologna. Farther affecting information from Mrs Beaumont respecting Lady Clementina's cruel treatment at the palace of Milan, and her removal from thence to Naples. Sir Charles resolves on going to Bo- logna. Miss Byron's dignified and generous conduct on the occasion,
CXXV. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Sir Charles
solicits his sister to fix the day for her marriage
before he leaves England. Visit from Lord
G, the Earl, and Lady Gertrude. Miss
Grandison unusually thoughtful all the time of dinner. The Earl of G and Lady Ger- trude request a conference with Sir Charles after dinner. Purport of it. Miss Grandison's re- luctance to so early a day as her brother names, but at length accedes to his powerful entreaties, though wholly unprepared, she says,. CXXVI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Serious conversation between Miss Byron and Miss Grandison concerning the approaching mar- riage. The latter expresses her indifference for Lord G; compares his character with that of her brother; entreats Miss Byron to break- fast with her the next day, and to remain with her till the event takes place,
CXXVII. Miss Grandison to Miss Byron.-
Ludicrous description of three marriages given by
Miss Grandison, with the anticipation of her own, 389
CXXVIII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Great
preparations for Miss Grandison's marriage:
her generous offer to Miss Byron of her share
of her mother's jewels, who refuses to accept of
them, and gives her opinion as to their dispo-
sal. Miss Grandison is pleased with the hint,
and acts accordingly. Account of Dr Bartlett's
interesting conversation with Miss Byron on the
subject of Sir Charles going to Italy, and his at-
tachment to Miss Byron. The young lady's
emotions. Her alternate hopes and fears. She
resolves on relinquishing Sir Charles in favour
of Lady Clementina,
CXXIX. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Debate
concerning the place where the marriage cere-
mony is to be performed. Conversation between
Miss Byron and Miss Grandison interrupted by
Lady Gertrude. Miss Byron expresses much
concern for Lord G, from Miss Grandi-
son's present conduct to him, but is inclined to
hope that an alteration may be effected,... 391
tation to dinner. Account of a matrimonial al-
tercation, and of the arrival of Lady Olivia, 407
CXXXV. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Encloses
Lady G's letter, and describes her concern
for Lord G.
CXXXVI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Lady
Olivia is introduced to Miss Byron. Some
traits in that lady's character related by Dr
Bartlett. She declares her passion for Sir
Charles to Lady L. She endeavours to pre-
vail on him to defer his voyage, and is indig-
nant at meeting with a refusal. Miss Byron's
exalted behaviour,
CXXXVII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Con-
versation with Sir Charles concerning Lord and
Lady G. His anxiety for their happiness;
but hopes much from Miss Byron's influence
over his sister,
CXXXVIII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Sir
Charles departs unexpectedly, from the kindest
motives. The concern and solicitude of his
friends. Miss Byron's mind much agitated.
The eldest of Mrs Oldham's sons presented with
a pair of colours by Sir Charles,
CXXXIX. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Ac-
count of Lady Olivia's behaviour. Her horrid
attempt to stab Sir Charles. Miss Byron de-
scribes the state of her own mind, and resolves
to return to Northamptonshire, .
CXL. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Particulars
of a very interesting conversation with Mrs
Reeves and Lady D- Miss Byron's inge-
nuous reply to Lady D's interrogation.
Her explanation of some of Sir Charles's ex-
pressions in the library. Conference which had
formerly embarrassed her,
scription of her journey. Account of those friends who accompanied her to Dunstable; and of those friends who met her there from Northamptonshire; of Mr Greville and Mr Fenwick's collation for her at Stratford; of Mr Orme against saluting her by the highway-side, as the coach passed his park-wall; and of her kind reception at Selby-House,.
CXLVIII. Lady G- to Miss Byron.The
opinions of the Dunstable party respecting Miss
Byron. Charms of the mind superior to those
of person. Lady G's opinion of Miss By-
ron's aunt Selby, and of her cousins Lucy and
Nancy; thinks her uncle's wit too much stu-
died; defends her own character, and the attack
made by herself and sister on Miss Byron at
Colnebrooke. Lord G proposes parting
with his collection of moths and shells; gives
the latter to Miss Jervois, at his lady's request,
and presents Lady G with a set of old Ja-
pan china,
434
CXLIX. Miss Jervois to Miss Byron.-Her re-
gret at parting with Miss Byron at Stratford.
Encomiums on her guardian and Mr Beau-
champ. Censures the conduct of Lady G-
to her lord. Instance of her dutiful behaviour
to her mother, on accidentally meeting with
her,
437
CL. Miss Byron to Lady G. Reproves Lady Gfor her levity. Does not find the society of her country friends relieve the anxiety of her mind. Laments the absence of those she has just left. Is visited by Mr Fenwick, Mr Gre- ville, and Mr Orme. Mr Greville's rudeness, and her own magnanimity. Hears of Sir Har- grave Pollexfen's return,
CLII. Lady G to Miss Byron.-Reflections
on the amusements of London. Her love of con-
tradiction. She pins her apron to Lord G's
coat, and blames him for it. He wishes her to
be presented at court. Quarrel on the occasion, 444
CLIII. Lady Gto Miss Byron.-Favourable
issue expected of the law-suit between the Mans-
fields and the Keelings. Mr Everard Grandison
ruined by gamesters, and threatened with a pro-
secution for a breach of promise of marriage.
The arrival of her aunt Eleanor. Sir Hargrave
and Mr Merceda in a dangerous state. Mr
Bagenhall obliged to marry the manufacturer's
daughter of Abbeville, whom he had seduced.
Miss Clements comes into a fortune by the death
of her mother and aunt,
CLIV. Mr Lowther to John Arnold, Esq.-Quits
Paris with Sir Charles, and arrives at St Jean
Maurienne. Description of the country. Mr
Lowther is detained by indisposition. Sir Charles
and he proceed on their journey. Account of
the manner of crossing the mountains. They
arrive at Parma. Their reception by the Bishop
of Nocera and Father Marescotti,
CLV. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.
The Bishop of Nocera's melancholy account of
the health of his brother and sister. The Count
of Belvedere acquaints Sir Charles with his un-
abated passion for Lady Clementina. Affecting
interview between Sir Charles and Signor Jero-
nymo. He is kindly received by the Marquis
and Marchioness. The sufferings of Jeronymo
under the hands of an unskilful surgeon, with a
history of his case. Sir Charles tells the Mar-
chioness, that he considers himself bound by
his former offers, should Clementina recover.
The interested motives of Lady Sforza and Lau-
rana for treating Clementina with cruelty. Re-
marks on Lady Olivia's conduct, and on female
delicacy. Sir Charles recommends Miss Byron
as a pattern for his ward, and laments the de-
pravity of Sir Hargrave and his friends,.
CLVI. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.-
The Count of Belvedere arrives at Bologna. His
ingenuous behaviour to Sir Charles respecting
a subject that his heart was deeply interested in.
More particulars relating to Lady Clementina,
communicated by the Bishop at his return from
Urbino. He describes her as a picture of silent
woe; and greatly emaciated. The name of Lau-
rana fills her with terror. Dialogue between
Lady Clementina and Camilla, .
CLVII. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.-
Lady Clementina is brought from Naples and
Urbino to Bologna. Great hopes of Jeronymo's
amendment are entertained. Camilla waits on
Sir Charles, and shortly after he is visited by
the Bishop and the General. Spirited conver-
sation with the latter, whom Sir Charles com-
pares to Naaman the Syrian. The General is
at length subdued by the noble sentiments of
Sir Charles, and they separate fully reconciled.
Sir Charles sets out for the palace of Porretta, in
expectation of being admitted to the presence of
Clementina,
with Sir Charles. Her behaviour truly affect-
ing. Sir Charles receives a letter from his cou-
sin, Mr Everard Grandison, and expresses great
concern for that gentleman's misconduct. Fur-
ther reflections on Sir Hargrave, Mr Merceda,
and Mr Bagenhall. Sir Charles's generous in-
tentions towards a family in France,
CLX. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.
Hopes are entertained of the recovery of Jero-
nymo and Clementina, from the mode of treat-
ment prescribed by the English physician.
Lady Clementina, by degrees, becomes less ab-
sent in her interviews with Sir Charles. He
visits Florence. Her behaviour on his return, 466
CLXI. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.--
Conference between Sir Charles, the Marchio-
ness, and Father Marescotti. Sir Charles's ex-
pectations on the event of Lady Clementina's
recovery. He again declares himself bound by
his former promises, but allows the family to
be free. Offers to pay his proposed visit to the
General, that his presence may not farther en-
gage the young lady's affection. Their admira-
tion of his noble conduct,.
CLXII. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.-
Interview between Sir Charles and Clementina.
He apprizes her of his intended journey. Her
incoherent behaviour. She consents to his de-
parture,.
CLXIII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Lady Olivia visits Miss Byron at Selby-House. She expresses her hatred to Clementina, and her high opinion of Sir Charles. Professes great esteem for Miss Byron, CLXIV. Miss Byron to Lady G
on Sir Charles's letter from Italy. Reproves Lady G- for perverseness and levity. Miss Byron anticipates her own behaviour to Clemen- tina, should she be united to Sir Charles, CLXV. Miss Byron to Lady G. Farther remarks on Sir Charles's subsequent letters, CLXVI. Lady G- to Miss Byron.-Com- plains of Lord G. -'s behaviour; that he is careless and imperious, from the treatment he meets with from Lady G- She overhears
him lamenting to her aunt Eleanor. Her con- duct on this occasion. Their confusion, CLXVII. Lady G to Miss Byron.-Ac- count of her being reconciled to her aunt, on condition that the latter will not again interfere between man and wife. Is offended with her lord for taking a house without consulting her. How she intends taking revenge. She irritates him, and he breaks her harpsichord in his rage. Conversation with her lord through the medium of her aunt Eleanor; and serious debate on Lady G's conduct to her lord between them,. CLXVIII. Lady G- to Miss Byron.—An af- fecting scene between Lord and Lady G. The transports of Lord G. Visit to North- amptonshire proposed. Lady G's concilia- ting behaviour to her husband,. CLXIX. Sir Charles Grandison to Mr Grandi- son. The opinion of Sir Charles respecting debts of honour: advises his cousin how to conduct himself under present difficulties, and recommends it to Mr Grandison immediately to join him in Italy,
CLXX. Lady G- to Lady L- Particu-
lars of her journey to Northamptonshire. Cha-
racters of Mrs Shirley, Mrs Selby, Miss Lucy
and Miss Nancy Selby, Miss Kitty and Miss
Patty Holles, and Mr James Selby. Miss By-
ron's health visibly declines; yet she assumes
sing three letters from Sir Charles Grandison to
Dr Bartlett. Conclusion of Lady G. -'s letter,
begun at page 483, relating the fortitude of
Miss Byron, and conduct of her friends, on
hearing of the approaching union of Sir Charles
with Lady Clementina. Sudden illness of Lord
G Lady G-involuntarily discovers her
regard for him,
CLXXII. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bart-
lett-Affectionate behaviour of the General to
Sir Charles. Favourable account of the health
of Jeronymo and his sister,
CLXXIII. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bart-
lett. His return to Bologna. The family ex-
press their gratitude to Sir Charles. Lady Cle-
mentina dresses in colours to receive him. Va-
rious marks of the disorder seen in the inter-
view. She betrays a consciousness of her un-
happy state, and wishes to talk with Sir Charles
alone. What passes on the occasion,..
CLXXIV. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.
-Interesting conversation with Clementina's fa-
mily on the subject of the proposed alliance with
SirCharles, who displays much greatness of mind,
generosity, and liberality of sentiment. Condi-
tions of his union with Clementina. His kind
solicitude for Miss Byron: wishes she could be
happy with the Earl of D-
CLXXV. Countess of D to Miss Byron.- The Countess endeavours to prevail on Miss Byron to relinquish the thought of holding a friendly correspondence with Sir Charles and Clementina, after their marriage, while she re- mains single; and calls it a romantic idea. Lady G- -'s remarks,
CLXXVI. The Earl of G- —to Lady G- Gently reproves her for her long absence, and urges her to return to town,
CLXXVII. Lady G to the Earl of G
She expresses her sorrow at his chidings, deter- mines to return soon, and promises to fix the day in her next letter,
CLXXVIII. Lady G
to Miss Byron.-
Thanks Miss Byron and her friends for their
attention to Lord G and herself, while at
Selby-House. Journey to town. Emotion of
Mr Beauchamp, on meeting Miss Jervois at
Stratford. His character. An instance of love
at first sight. Lady G thinks Lady D's
letter to Miss Byron, on her supposed romantic
notions, unanswerable, and exhorts her to follow
the advice of that lady. Mrs Eleanor Grandison
disappointed in love in her youth. Distracted
behaviour of Lady Olivia on taking leave of
Lady G for Italy. Lady G. 's compla-
cency to her lord becomes habitual. Some re-
flections on females frequenting public places;
but more on the other sex. Satire on Lord
G, for presenting her with a parrot and
parroquet,
CLXXIX. Miss Byron to Lady G-
quests Lady G― not to conceal Sir Charles's
letters from her,
CLXXX. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.
-The Count of Belvedere intimates his inten-
tion of visiting Sir Charles. Great alteration in
the behaviour of Clementina, on the expected
interview with Sir Charles, now she is permitted
to determine for herself. The Count of Belve-
dere, on being informed of Sir Charles's situa-
tion with Clementina, in a fit of despair chal-
lenges him. Sir Charles nobly declines meeting
him, unless as a friend,
CLXXXI. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bart-
lett. Much uneasiness occasioned to the family
of Porretta by the Count of Belvedere's visit.
Clementina is greatly agitated, in expectation
of a visit from Sir Charles: her behaviour in
this interview truly pathetic: she fears her re-
solution may fail her in communicating her de-
termination, therefore gives him a written paper
containing very powerful arguments against their
union. Sir Charles is greatly affected at the pe-
rusal, but applauds the piety and generous sen-
timents of the lady. She requests another inter-
view. Scene of a very affecting nature ensues.
Sir Charles is encouraged by Lady Clementina's
family to entertain hope,
CLXXXII. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bart-
lett. Sir Charles is much indisposed, and his
mind extremely embarrassed. He pays another
visit to the palace of Porretta, and, while con-
ferring with the family, Lady Clementina un-
expectedly enters: imagines herself slighted by
Sir Charles: she explains to her mother the mo.
tives of her self-denial. Farther proofs of Sir
Charles's greatness of mind on this trying occa-
sion,
CLXXXIII. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bart-
lett. Clementina's family are doubtful of her
being able to persist in her late resolution, but
determine not to influence her conduct. Lady
Clementina declares that her principal regard
for Sir Charles is for the safety of his immortal
soul. Father Marescotti is discovered listening
to their discourse: noble demeanour of Sir
Charles to him on the occasion. The Count of
Belvedere visits Sir Charles with a brace of
pistols, and tells him his determination. Sir
Charles expostulates with, and appeases the
Count, who resigns the pistols,.
CLXXXIV. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bart-
lett.-Change of religion proposed to Sir Charles
by desire of Lady Clementina, and earnestly
pressed upon him by the whole family,
CLXXXV. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bart-
lett. Discourse with the Bishop, Father Mares-
cotti, and Clementina, on the same subject. She
expresses her anxiety, that they may be able,
by argument, to convince the judgment of Sir
Charles: they inform him of this: he applauds
her noble and uniform conduct, and makes one
more effort to obtain her consent on the terms
agreed upon with her family: she is almost pre-
vailed on, but recovers herself, and refers him to
the written paper: then endeavours to induce
him to change his religious principles, and
makes an offer of her hand on that condition, . 517
CLXXXVI. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bart-
lett. The Count of Belvedere visits Sir Charles,
and acknowledges his conciliating behaviour in
their last interview. Sir Charles is much indis-
posed, but does not complain, thinking it might
seem a love artifice. Clementina proposes try-
ing the firmness of her resolution by absence.
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