n disposal. But from this step he
reaped no other satisfaction than that of finding himself altogether
neglected by the testatrix, who had left all her effects to her husband,
except one thousand pounds, with her jewels, to Julia's daughter,
the benefaction mentioned in the lieutenant's letter, and some
inconsiderable legacies to her favourite domestics.

A few days after the interment of this good lady, our hero was agreeably
surprised with a visit from his friend Godfrey, who had come to England
in consequence of that promotion which he owed to his interest, though
the soldier himself placed it to the credit of a certain courtier who
had formerly promised to befriend him, and now finding his advancement
unowned, very modestly arrogated the merit of it to himself. He
communicated his good-fortune to Pickle, who complimented him upon it as
an event of which he had no precognition; and at the same time told
him, that, in consequence of his preferment, his cousin at Windsor had
consented to his being immediately united in the bands of wedlock with
his lovely Sophy; that the wedding-day was already fixed; and that
nothing would be wanting to his happiness, if Peregrine would honour the
nuptials with his presence.

Our hero accepted the invitation with great eagerness, when he learned
that Emilia would be there in quality of bridesmaid; and now repeated
what he had formerly written to his friend, namely, that he was not only
willing, but extremely impatient to atone for his mad behaviour to that
young lady, by laying himself and his whole fortune at her feet. Godfrey
thanked him for his honourable intention, and promised to use his
influence, and that of Sophy, in his behalf, though he seemed dubious
of their success, on account of his sister's delicacy which could not
pardon the least shadow of disrespect. He owned, indeed, he was not
certain that she would appear in the same company with Pickle; but, as
she made no stipulation on that score, he would interpret her silence
in the most favourable manner, and keep her in ignorance of his design,
until she should find it too late to retract with any decency. The hope
of seeing and conversing with Emilia, and perhaps of being reconciled
to her, after having suffered so much and so long from her displeasure,
raised a tumult of ideas in his breast, and produced a strange
inquietude of joy and perturbation. Gauntlet having stayed with him a
few days, and signified the time appoi