Sir Charles informs her of his intention of ma- king the tour of Italy; she inquires how long he intends being away, and expresses a desire to correspond with him in the interim: is ex- tremely affected at parting. The Count of Bel- vedere, on setting out for Parma, calls on Sir Charles, and invites him to his palace. Re- marks on the agreeable contents of his letters from England. Lady Olivia acquaints him with her intention to return to Italy; and his cousin Everard, of his departure for Paris,
CLXXXVII. Lady G to Miss Byron-En-
closing the seven preceding letters from Sir
Charles,.
CLXXXVIII. Miss Byron to Lady G. She
expresses her sentiments on the whole of Sir
Charles's conduct to Lady Clementina, concern-
ing that noble lady's refusal,
CLXXXIX. Sir Charles Grandison to Lady Cle- mentina. He expresses his acknowledgments to the Porretta family, laments the insuperable barrier to his soliciting a blessing once designed him, but hopes for a continuance of that corre- spondence so allowably begun,
CXC. Lady Clementina to Sir Charles Grandison.
-She expatiates on the perfect character of Sir
Charles, owns how gladly she would have given
her hand as her heart directed, and on such terms
as she could have thought her soul secure; men-
tions the danger of a Roman Catholic woman
marrying a Protestant, and begs Sir Charles to
point out some way that may demonstrate her
attachment to her superior duties, and gratitude
to himself,
CXCI. Sir Charles Grandison to Lady Clemen-
tina. He admires her condescending excellence,
and advises her to persevere in the path wherein
she had walked with undoubting steps: glories
in not having forfeited the honour intended him
through any act of unworthiness: solicits a con-
tinuation of her friendship, and that of her illus-
trious family,.
respond with him. Affecting discourse with Clementina previous to his departure. She ac- cuses herself of pride, and fancifully talks to the myrtles; declares she will have a seat in the garden consecrated to his memory; and hears the day fixed for his leaving her with tears,.
CXCVI. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.-
He arrives at Parma. Interesting particulars of
his taking leave of Clementina. The distressful
attitude in which she receives his last visit. She
summons all her magnanimity, in order to be
able to tell him, before her assembled friends,
that though mortal never loved another with
superior fervour, yet with her the Unseen is
greater than the seen. She faints away,.
CXCVII. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett.
He waits on Lady Sforza at Milan, and relates
what passes between him, that lady, and Lau-
rana. Writes to Jeronymo from Lyons,
CXCVIII. Sir Charles Grandison to Lady Oli-
via.-Expostulatory letter before he leaves Italy, 545
CXCIX. Lady Olivia to Sir Charles Grandison.
-Her high-spirited answer to the above. Sir
Charles's remarks on it,
547
CC. Lady G to Miss Byron.-Desires Miss
Byron's congratulations on the return of Sir
Charles; and endeavours, in a satirical manner,
to account for her lord's joyful behaviour on
seeing Sir Charles, and for his love of herself.
Conversation with Sir Charles, and the rest of
the family, on Lady Clementina, Miss Byron,
and others,.
CCI. Miss Byron to Lady G- Congratulates
her on her brother's return. Farther reproofs to
Lady G, for her levity. Miss Byron is
much gratified by the solicitude Sir Charles ex-
pressed for her health. Her pride is awakened
at the idea of Sir Charles's divided love, on his
addressing her, after not succeeding with Lady
Clementina,
CCII. Dr Bartlett to Lady G- Gives her an account of Sir Charles's transactions, since his arrival in England. Encomium on Lord G- Some useful reflections on the sameness of the lives, actions, and pursuits of libertines. So- lemn parting of Sir Harry Beauchamp with Sir Charles, on the supposition that he may never see him again,
CCIII. Sir Charles Grandison to Dr Bartlett. Sir Charles meets Sir John Lambton, on the suit pending between the Mansfields and Keel- ings; afterwards sees the Keelings, by appoint- ment, at Sir John's. Bolton proposes making restitution. Sir Charles's concern for his cousin Everard, and reflections on his case. Difficulty of providing for a distressed gentleman. Wishes to serve Dr Bartlett's nephew, CCIV. Jeronymo della Porretta to Sir Charles Grandison. He informs Sir Charles of Clemen- tina's desire of seeing him married to an Eng- lish lady; and entreats Sir Charles's interposi- tion, to induce his sister to marry the Count of Belvedere,
CCV. Lady Clementina to Sir Charles Grandison. -She mentions the urgent entreaties of her friends, to prevail on her to marry, in opposition to her own will. She is still desirous to take the veil. Solicits the advice of Sir Charles,. CCVI. Sir Charles Grandison to Lady Clemen- tina. He endeavours, by arguments drawn from the religion of her country, to convince her of the propriety of complying with the wishes of her friends. His opinion of convents, .
CCVII. Sir Charles Grandison to Jcronymo della
Porretta. Sir Charles informs him that he had not abandoned hopes of Lady Clementina, till the receipt of her last letter. In reply to Jero- nymo's wish, that Sir Charles would set his sister an example, by marrying an English lady, Sir Charles tells him, in confidence, of one whom he could have loved above all women if he had never known Clementina, .
CCVIII. Mrs Reeves to Miss Byron.-Mrs
Reeves is visited by Sir Charles, who discovers
his love for Miss Byron by his anxious inquiries
after her health. Miss Williams elopes with an
ensign, and Miss Cantillon marries a nominal
captain,.
fanciful supposition of Sir Charles's ghost ap- pearing to her grandmother, she acquaints Lady G with her brother's address to that vene- rable lady in favour of herself. Shews great sensibility. Her friends' congratulations. Letter to Sir Charles from Mrs Shirley, encouraging his addresses,
ter to Miss Byron, claiming a continuance of
their correspondence. Applauds that love which
is founded on merit. Letter from Sir Rowland
Meredith, and another from Mr Fenwick. Mr
Greville's perseverance and boisterous conduct,
on Mr Deane's declining to favour his preten-
sions,
CCXV. Mr Deane to Sir Charles Grandison.-
He informs Sir Charles of the particulars of
Miss Byron's family, her fortune, and future
expectations,
CCXVI. Sir Charles Grandison to Thomas Deane,
Esq. The noble manner in which Sir Charles
declines the addition Mr Deane proposed ma-
king to Miss Byron's fortune, from an idea of
justice to Mr Deane's relations, and that he may
not be thought influenced by mercenary motives.
For the same reason he will not accept the gene-
rous intentions of Mr Selby, and encloses the
rent-roll of his own estates,
CCXVII. Miss Byron to Lady G. Miss
Byron animadverts on Mr Deane's letter to Sir
Charles, and Sir Charles's answer, respecting
her fortune,
CCXVIII. Lady G to Miss Byron.-Com-
plains of having lost her sauciness, but hopes it
is only mislaid: says it may prove the ruin of
an indiscreet woman, should such a woman find
it. Her aunt Eleanor's joy on hearing of Sir
Charles's intention to marry an English lady,. 578
CCXIX. Miss Byron to Lady G. Informs
Lady G of Sir Charles being on the road to
Selby-House; and describes the perturbed state
of her own mind on receiving his visit. Debate
between Mr and Mrs Selby on the propriety of
inviting Sir Charles to reside at Selby-House
during his stay in the country. Observations on
the tyranny of custom. Miss Byron is displea-
sed at the tranquillity of Sir Charles: alternate-
ly accuses and defends him. Some expressions
of pride and vexation escape her family, on the
supposed indifference of Sir Charles, from his
being absent when expected to breakfast there:
this he accounts for in a note to Mr Selby, .
CCXX. Miss Byron to Lady G
ville acquaints Sir Charles with his determina-
tion to assert his pretensions to Miss Byron. Sir
Charles, in a manner that does honour to his
character, declares his love to Miss Byron in
presence of Mrs Shirley and Mrs Selby; and in
a very animated speech apologizes for address-
ing Miss Byron so soon after Lady Clementina's
refusal. Great minds are above common forms,
where decorum is not dispensed with,.
CCXXI. Signor Jeronymo della Porretta to Sir
Charles Grandison. The friends of Lady Cle-
mentina entertain hopes that she will yield to
their importunities in favour of the Count of Bel-
vedere, after the example of Sir Charles,.
CCXXII. Lady G to Miss Byron.-Re-
marks on the treatment of Sir Charles at Selby-
House. Defends his conduct. Reproves Miss
Byron for her captiousness, and cautions her
against affectation,
CCXXIII. Miss Byron to Lady G-
particulars of Mr Greville's rencontre with Sir
Charles, as related by Mr Fenwick. In the issue,
Mr Greville is compelled to acknowledge the
noble conduct of Sir Charles; and they part on
friendly terms,
CCXXIV. Miss Byron to Lady G-
Charles resumes the subject of his former dis-
course with Miss Byron, and gives his opinion
of Mr Greville. That gentleman's expedient to
silence the whispers respecting his rencontre
with Sir Charles. The latter asks permission
to introduce Mr Greville at Selby-House,
CCXXV. Miss Byron to Lady G
Charles appears in Mr Greville's pew at church,
in compliance with Mr Greville's request. Miss
Byron wishes that profligate young men could
be seated near Sir Charles at church; and thinks
that wickedness may be abashed, by one who is
not ashamed of doing his duty in the public eye.
Text applicable to that purpose: "Whosoever
shall be ashamed of me," &c. Mr Greville
makes his last dying speech, as he humorously
calls it; resigns Miss Byron in form to Sir
Charles, and abruptly quits the house. Sir
Harry Beauchamp's life is despaired of. In-
disposition of Mr Greville,
. 600
CCXXVI. Miss Byron to Lady G. Account
of a very happy day at Shirley-Manor. Far-
ther proofs of Sir Charles's exemplary conduct,
Charles returns Miss Byron's paper without ha-
ving perused it, knowing the hand-writing.
Miss Byron expresses her gratitude, and excites
the curiosity of Sir Charles, by saying she should
have been miserable for months had he seen
the contents. She relates some of them, con-
cerning Miss Jervois, and proposes that young
lady's living with them. Sir Charles is charm-
ed with Miss Byron for her generous offer, and
immediately writes the agreeable intelligence to
Miss Jervois,
611
CCXXIX. Lady G- to Miss Byron.-Far-
ther remarks on Miss Byron's conduct. Lady
G praises Miss Jervois, and gives her opí-
nion of the susceptibility of young women, im-
properly called love. She approves of mar-
riages of discretion; such, she supposes, was
Mr and Mrs Selby's. Continues to advise Miss
Byron respecting her brother's supposed preci-
pitancy. Mr Everard Grandison once more
enabled to appear as a gentleman through the
bounty of Sir Charles: and a probability of his
affairs being re-established by his wine-mer-
chant's rich widow. Sir Hargrave Pollexfen,
still in great danger, is to be brought to town.
Sir Harry Beauchamp still continues danger-
ously ill,
CCXXX. Miss Byron to Lady G-
party return to Shirley-Manor from the excur-
sion, and are visited by Mr Greville, Mr Fen-
wick, and Miss Orme. Sir Charles, by his gal-
lant behaviour, engages the esteem of Miss
Orme, though she had predetermined the con-
trary. Miss Byron communicates a late conver-
sation with Sir Charles, who pursues his father's
taste with regard to dress and magnificence of
spirit. He again solicits Miss Byron to name
an early day. She adheres to her former opi-
nion, against being too precipitate. Sir Charles
acknowledges with transport her generous tri-
bute to the merits of Clementina, and urges
Miss Byron to name a day before the expira-
tion of a fortnight. Sir Charles appeals to Mrs
Shirley, Mrs Selby, and Miss Lucy Selby.
Their decree written, and undersigned,
CCXXXII. Miss Byron to Lady G.
CCXXXIII. Miss Byron to Lady G Miss
Byron, with much humour, censures Miss Lucy
and Nancy Selby, on their tediousness in dress-
ing for the visit to the Park, and relates what
passed there. In a conversation after the visit,
Sir Charles delivers his sentiments in regard to
schismatics. He evades a question relating to
methodists, by gracefully leading Miss Byron
out of the room, to relieve her from her uncle's
raillery. He shews her Sir Hargrave Pollexfen's
letter to Dr Bartlett, descriptive of those tor-
ments that haunt a guilty mind, united with
bodily pain. Sir Hargrave requests another
visit from Sir Charles, and is anxious to prevail
on him to be his executor. Compares his own re-
lations to birds of prey hovering over a field of
battle. ir Charles's munificence to Mr Bagen-
hall's wife in her extreme distress. Miss Byron
is apprehensive of treachery, from the sudden
change in Mr Greville,
CCXXXIV. Miss Byron to Lady G-
of those illusions over the human frame. thetic apostrophe on the appearance of Sir Charles in safety. He takes an affecting leave, on setting out for London, CCXXXV. Sir Charles Grandison to Miss By- ron.-Account of Sir Charles's visit to Sir Har- ry Beauchamp, who reveals to him certain se- crets that had long oppressed his mind, and commits his lady to the protection of Sir Charles. Visits Sir Hargrave, and finds him in a very desponding state. Sir Charles receives a letter from Jeronymo, which he encloses to Miss By-
CCXXXVI. Jeronymo della Porretta to Sir
Charles Grandison.-The Porretta family ap-
plaud the conduct of Sir Charles. Lady Cle-
mentina's observations on his letters. She ad-
mires the character of Miss Byron, and wishes
Sir Charles happy with so amiable a lady; but
continues firm in her resolution of living single.
She expresses a desire to visit England, but not
till Sir Charles is married. She shews a flighti-
ness in her behaviour, yet is steady in wishing
Sir Charles to marry, and addresses herself in
writing to Miss Byron, pressing her to accele-
rate that event,
CCXXXVII. Miss Byron to Sir Charles Gran-
dison. By the last letters from Italy Miss By-
ron is more charmed than ever with Lady Cle-
mentina. Her generous answer to Sir Charles,
on his re-urging her to fix the happy day, . 641
CCXXXVIII. Miss Jervois to Sir Charles Gran-
dison. Miss Jervois timidly accounts for beco-
ming Lady G's debtor,
CCXXXIX. Sir Charles Grandison to Miss
Jervois-Affectionate letter, in answer to the
foregoing, highly approving of her conduct, 643
CCXL. Miss Jervois to Sir Charles Grandison.-
She expresses her gratitude, and the happiness
of her mother and Mr O'Hara,
CCXLI. Miss Byron to Lady G
bride and bridegroom return the visits. Ball at Shirley-Manor. Departure of Sir Charles and Lady Grandison for London settled. They are to be accompanied by Mr and Mrs Selby, Mr Deane, and Miss Selby. Visit from the Italian family expected. Miss Selby expresses her joy that Lady Clementina is coming only as a visi- tor; her reasons for thinking that Sir Charles could not have been happy with an Italian wife. Brief, but affecting description of Mrs Shirley's parting with her beloved grand-daughter,
CCLXII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.-
Journal of Lady Grandison's proceedings in
town. She pays a visit to Lady L in her ac-
couchement. Christening performed at church,
by desire of Sir Charles. In his opinion, people
of fashion should consider themselves as ex-
amples to their inferiors. Sir Charles visits Sir
Harry Beauchamp, and Sir Hargrave Pollex-
fen; also Mrs Oldham, and the Danby family, 689
CCLXIII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.—
Congratulations of Sir Charles to Lady Grandi-
son on her entering Grandison-Hall. Dr Bart-
lett's manner of receiving her. The affectionate
politeness Sir Charles shews to Lady Grandi-
son's friends. Mrs Curzon, the housekeeper,
introduced. Particular description of the house,
park, and garden,
Female servants presented to Lady Grandison
by Mrs Curzon. Servants' library described.
Method of supplying the poor with medicines
by an honest apothecary. Accidents provided
for by retaining a skilful surgeon. Lady Gran-
dison gratefully owns her happiness; saying,
In heaven only it can be surpassed. Dr Bart-
lett's account of the economy and discernment
of Sir Charles: his dealings with trades-people
and master-workmen,
CCLXVII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.-
Lady Beauchamp requests the presence of Sir
Charles at the opening of the will,
CCLXVIII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.—
Solemn address to the Almighty, in a paper
found under Sir Charles's common-prayer-
book,
CCLXIX. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.
Sir Charles returns to Grandison-Hall, after ha-
ving settled everything to the satisfaction of
Lady Beauchamp and her son-in-law, whom
he invites to Grandison-Hall. Lady Grandi-
son's supposed speech to Sir Charles, repre-
hending the conduct of Lady G, intended
to surprise that lady in her turn. Arrival of
Sir Rowland Meredith and Mr Fowler. Sir
Rowland proposes a match between his nephew
and Miss Lucy Selby,.
CCLXX. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.-
Sir Charles receives a letter from Mr Lowther,
with intelligence from Bologna. Lady Grandi-
son's great solicitude for Lady Clementina, from
Sir Charles and Lady Grandison pay a visit to
Mansfield-House : their happiness on behold-
ing so worthy a family restored to affluence.
Debate between Lady Grandison and Miss Lucy
Selby concerning Mr Greville, who has waited
on Mrs Shirley to propose himself as a candi-
date for Miss Lucy's favour,
CCLXXII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.
Arrival of Mr Lowther, and his account of
Lady Clementina's leaving Italy. Sir Charles
is greatly concerned at her having been harsh-
ly treated by her friends. Lady Grandison's
noble commiseration for the lovely sufferer's
woes. Sir Charles accounts for his conduct to
Lady Clementina's family, and for accelerating
his declaration to herself,
CCLXXIII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.
Another conversation between Lady Grandison
and Miss Jervois on that young lady's love-
malady having been mentioned to Dr Bartlett,
not as relating to herself, but as to some other
person. The Doctor's advice and opinion on
that subject. Miss Jervois, at her own request,
is permitted to reside with Mrs Shirley and Mrs
Selby, in Northamptonshire,
and G. On the receipt of Jeronymo's letter,
Lady Grandison entreats Sir Charles to hasten
to town, and give Jady Clementina his protec-
tion,
CCLXXVII. Sir Charles to Lady Grandison.— On his arrival in town finds a letter addressed to him by Lady Clementina, .
CCLXXVIII. Lady Clementina to Sir Charles
Grandison. She acknowledges the rashness of
the step she has taken, but appears rambling
and unconnected. Her inquiries after her own
family, and the whole letter, truly affecting,
CCLXXIX. Sir Charles to Lady Grandison.-
Enclosing Lady Clementina's letter, and copies
of his own to that lady,
pleads the cruel necessity that compelled her to
act in a manner for which her heart condemns
her. She congratulates Sir Charles on his mar-
riage, and is desirous of being presented to his
lady as soon as her frame of mind will enable
her to bear the interview. Sir Charles prevails
on her to accept of apartments at Lady L-
Lord and Lady G are introduced to Lady
Clementina,
725
CCLXXXV. Sir Charles to Lady Grandison.- Sir Edward Beauchamp informs Sir Charles of his attachment to Miss Jervois, and requests he will countenance his addresses. Sir Charles mentions his objections to early marriages: he refers Sir Edward to his lady. Sir Charles's soli- citude for the happiness of Lord and Lady G-
CCLXXXVI. Sir Charles to Lady Grandison.
The Porretta family are daily expected, and
every arrangement made for their reception. Sir
Charles is anxious to inform Lady Clementina
of the arrival of her family, but hesitates in what
manner he shall break it to her,
730
CCLXXXVII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shir-
ley.-Lady Grandison arrives in town, and is
welcomed in the most affectionate manner. by
Sir Charles. Miss Jervois makes preparations
for her visit to Northamptonshire,.
CCLXXXVIII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shir-
ley. Lady Grandison relates the affecting scene
that passed, on her being introduced to Lady
Clementina; and describes her person. She re-
quests Lady Grandison's interest with Sir Charles
to prevent her marriage,
CCLXXXIX. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.
Lady Clementina visits Lady Grandison, and
excites the admiration and concern of all pre-
sent. Lady Grandison informs her of the arri-
val of her family, and in the most delicate man-
ner prepares her to receive them,
CCXC. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.-Part-
ing scene between Lady Grandison and Miss
Jervois, on Miss Jervois's setting out for North-
amptonshire,
.737
CCXCI. Signor Jeronymo to Sir Charles Gran-
dison. Arrival of the Porretta family at Dover, 738
CCXCII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.-Sir
Charles sets out to bring the Porretta family to
town, accompanied by Mr Lowther. During
his absence, the Count of Belvedere and Signor
Sebastiano arrive at Lord L -'s, in St James's
Square. Lady Grandison is sent for. Her pru-
dent conduct on the occasion,
CCXCIII. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.-
Lady Grandison gives farther proofs of her af-
fectionate goodness to Lady Clementina, and
prevails on her to remain under the protection
of Lord and Lady L. Lady Clementina is
consoled in some measure by the contents of a
letter from Sir Charles to Lady Grandison, men-
tioning the arrival of her friends in Grosvenor
Square. What passed between Sir Charles and
them, from their meeting at Dover, to their co-
ming to town. Lady Grandison entreats Sir
Charles, that Lady Clementina may not be com-
pelled to marry,
CCXCIV. Lady Grandison to Mrs Shirley.
Some generous contentions between Lady Cle-
mentina's family and Sir Charles. They can-
not think of visiting till they hear tidings of
their beloved daughter. Lady Clementina still
perseveres in her resolution of taking the veil.
Sir Charles, at the request of all parties, draws
up articles of accommodation, and gives copies
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