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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,

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VIII. 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 :

and

opera,

he renders her a slight service at the

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,

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CIV. Miss Byron to Miss Selby-Sir Charles
Grandison makes an apology to Miss Byron for
the uneasiness he had caused her by the affect-
ing incidents in his own narrative; and refers
her to Dr Bartlett for an explanation of many
important particulars omitted, or slightly hint-
ed at, by himself. Miss Byron describes what
she felt on learning that the affections of Sir
Charles Grandison were pre-engaged. Discourse
between her and Miss Grandison,

CV. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Dr Bartlett's

first letter to Miss Byron, containing transcripts

from Sir Charles's letters to himself from Bo-

logna: viz. The debate between Sir Charles

Grandison and Signor Jeronymo and his com-

panions at their first acquaintance: The parti-

culars of the conference which Sir Charles was

put upon holding with the Lady Clementina in

favour of the Count of Belvedere; and which her

father and mother, unknown to either of them,

overheard: and, The conference which Sir
Charles was also put upon holding with the
unhappy Lady Clementina, on her being seized
with melancholy.-Miss Byron hints her inten-
tion of returning to her friends in Northampton-
shire. Her remarks on the conduct of the Por-
retta family. Confers with Dr Bartlett. Draws
a parallel between her own case and that of
Clementina. Confesses that she begins to feel
pity for that unhappy lady,

CVI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Characteristic

description of Miss Grandison's conduct to Lord

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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,.

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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,

CXI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-A seventh

letter from Dr Bartlett: Sir Charles Grandison

receives a visit from Clementina's friendly ser-

vant Camilla, in disguise, unknown to all the

Porretta family, except the Marchioness and

Signor Jeronymo receives a friendly letter from

Jeronymo. Tender scene between Clementina

and her mother the Marchioness.-The doctor's

eighth letter describing the interview of Sir

Charles Grandison and Clementina, in presence

of the Marchioness.-The doctor's ninth letter

describes Clementina's conference with her bro-

ther Jeronymo; and another visit from Camilla

to Sir Charles Grandison. Father Marescotti

likewise visits and counsels him. Letter from

the Marquis della Porretta to Sir Charles Gran-

dison; and Sir Charles's reply to it. Affection-

ate letter from Signor Jeronymo to Sir Charles, 329

CXII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-A tenth let-

ter from Dr Bartlett: Description of a formal
visit Sir Charles Grandison paid to the whole of

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CXXX. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Account

of Sir Charles's return from Windsor. His joy

on restoring the worthy family of the Mans-

fields from oppression. His interview with his

friend Beauchamp, at Sir Harry's; and cheer-

ful behaviour at his sister's wedding, though his

own heart is torn with uncertainty. Farther

proofs of his esteem for Miss Byron,

CXXXI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Sir Charles

briefly lays before his sister the duties of a mar-

ried life. Some remarks on her behaviour.

Lord W's generosity to his nieces on Lady

G's marriage. Painful reflections on the

departure of Sir Charles. Opinions on the pro-

per age for the marrying of women,

CXXXII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Conversa-

tion with Dr Bartlett. Artless remarks of Miss

Jervois, and her censures on the conduct of

Lady G to her lord. Mr Galliard proposes

an alliance for Sir Charles. Contrast between

Lady G and Lady L, in disposing of

their uncle's present. Miss Byron's perturbed

state of mind. The cause of it. Her noble re-

solution in favour of Lady Clementina,

CXXXIII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Confe-

and Sir Charles on

rence between Lord W.

the management of servants. Their conduct

frequently influenced by example. Remarks on

Plan pro-

the helpless state of single women.

posed for erecting Protestant nunneries in Eng-

land, and places of refuge for penitent females, 404

CXXXIV. Lady G to Miss Byron.-Invi-

tation to dinner. Account of a matrimonial al-

tercation, and of the arrival of Lady Olivia,

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

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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

Miss Byron's inge-

Reeves and Lady D-
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,

CXLI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Prepara-

tions for her journey into Northamptonshire.

Regrets at parting with friends. Lady Olivia

is desirous of visiting Miss Byron. Remarks

on politeness. Unpleasant consequences some-

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times resulting from it. Remarks on the con-

duct of Sir Charles, .

CXLII. Miss Byron to Miss Slby.--Lady
G- quarrels with her lord, who entreats Miss
Byron's assistance in effecting a reconciliation.
That lady's kind advice and opinion. Lady
G― resumes her good humour; but will not
acknowledge herself to have been in the wrong, 422

CXLIII. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Relates

what passed on a visit to Lady Olivia. Miss

Byron pities the impetuosity of her temper, and

admires her many amiable qualities. Pays an-

other visit to Lady G—; and gives an ac-

count of the reconciliation between her and her

husband,

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CXLIV. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Mr Fow-

ler brings a letter from Sir Rowland Meredith,

most affectionately soliciting the hand of Miss

Byron in favour of his nephew,.

CXLV. Miss Byron to Sir Rowland Meredith.

She regards Sir Rowland as her father; avows

her affection for Sir Charles, notwithstanding

his engagements with another lady, and dis-

claims the generous intentions of Sir Rowland

in her favour, in his will,

CXLVI. Miss Byron to Miss Selby.-Arrange-

ments for her journey. Thoughts on public

amusements. Retrospect. Tender parting with

Dr Bartlett,

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De-

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CXLVII. Miss Byron to Lady G-

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-

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pan china, .

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

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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,

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CLI. Lady G to Miss Byron.-Ideas of fe-

male delicacy. Report of Sir Hargrave's return

confirmed. Sir Charles meets with an adventure

on the road to Paris. Delivers Sir Hargrave

and Mr Merceda from the chastisement of an

enraged husband. Sir Charles's firmness and

tcmper on the occasion,

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