a in
the afternoon, immediately after the arrival of Peregrine, who pretended
to be very much afflicted with the disappointment, while his heart
throbbed with a transport of joy.

About ten o'clock the lovers set out for the Haymarket, he being dressed
in the habit of Pantaloon, and she in that of Columbine; and they had
scarce entered the house when the music struck up, the curtain was
withdrawn, and the whole scene displayed at once, to the admiration of
Emilia, whose expectation was infinitely surpassed by this exhibition.
Our gallant having conducted her through all the different apartments,
and described the economy of the place, led her into the circle, and, in
their turn, they danced several minuets; then going to the sideboard,
he prevailed upon her to eat some sweetmeats and drink a glass of
champagne. After a second review of the company, they engaged in country
dances, at which exercise they continued until our adventurer concluded
that his partner's blood was sufficiently warm for the prosecution of
his design. On this supposition, which was built upon her declaring
that she was thirsty and fatigued, he persuaded her to take a little
refreshment and repose; and, for that purpose, handed her downstairs
into the eating-room, where, having seated her on the floor, he
presented her with a glass of wine and water; and, as she complained of
being faint, enriched the draught with some drops of a certain elixir,
which he recommended as a most excellent restorative, though it was no
other than a stimulating tincture, which he had treacherously provided
for the occasion. Having swallowed this potion, by which her spirits
were manifestly exhilarated, she ate a slice of ham, with the wing of a
cold pullet, and concluded the meal with a glass of burgundy, which
she drank at the earnest entreaty of her admirer. These extraordinary
cordials co-operating with the ferment of her blood, which was heated by
violent motion, could not fail to affect the constitution of a delicate
young creature, who was naturally sprightly and volatile. Her eyes began
to sparkle with unusual fire and vivacity, a thousand brilliant sallies
of wit escaped her, and every mask that accosted her underwent some
smarting repartee.

Peregrine, overjoyed at the success of his administration, proposed that
they should resume their places at the country dances, with a view to
promote and assist the efficacy of his elixir; and, when he thought her
disposi