pert Templar to
the Sovereign himself, who was pleased to bestow encomiums upon the
excellence of her beauty. Many persons of consequence, who had dropped
the acquaintance of Peregrine in the beginning of his decline, now made
open efforts to cultivate his friendship anew; but he discouraged all
these advances with the most mortifying disdain; and one day when
the nobleman, whom he had formerly obliged, came up to him in the
drawing-room, with the salutation of "Your servant, Mr. Pickle," he eyed
him with a look of ineffable contempt, saying, "I suppose your lordship
is mistaken in your man," and turned his head another way in presence of
the whole court.

When he had made a circuit round all the places frequented by the
beau-monde, to the utter confusion of those against whom his resentment
was kindled; paid off his debts, and settled his money matters in town,
Hatchway was dismissed to the country, in order to prepare for the
reception of his fair Emilia. In a few days after his departure, the
whole company, Cadwallader himself included, set out for his father's
house, and, in their way, took up Mrs. Gauntlet, the mother, who was
sincerely rejoiced to see our hero in the capacity of her son-in-law.
From her habitation they proceeded homewards at an easy pace, and,
amidst the acclamations of the whole parish, entered their own house,
where Emilia was received in the most tender manner by Mr. Clover's
wife, who had provided everything for her ease and accommodation; and,
next day, surrendered unto her the management of her own household
affairs.

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