ll he had settled his
worldly affairs, and they had resolved how to dispose of him. With this
determination they entered his room, and enquired of the surgeon how he
had passed the night. He shook his head, and said but little.

Lord Lovel desired that he might be removed to his own house. Lord
Graham said, he could not consent to that, as there was evident danger
in removing him; and appealed to the surgeon, who confirmed his opinion.
Lord Graham desired he would make himself easy, and that he should have
every kind of assistance there.

Sir Philip then proposed to send for the Lord Fitz-Owen, who would see
that all possible care was taken of his brother-in-law, and would assist
him in settling his affairs. Lord Lovel was against it; he was peevish
and uneasy, and desired to be left with only his own servants to attend
him. Sir Philip quitted the room with a significant look; and the two
Lords endeavoured to reconcile him to his situation. He interrupted
them. "It is easy for men in your situation to advise, but it is
difficult for one in mine to practise; wounded in body and mind, it
is natural that I should strive to avoid the extremes of shame and
punishment; I thank you for your kind offices, and beg I may be left
with my own servants."

"With them, and the surgeon, you shall," said Lord Graham; and they both
retired.

Sir Philip met them below. "My lords," said he, "I am desirous that my
Lord Fitz-Owen should be sent for, and that he may hear his brother's
confession; for I suspect that he may hereafter deny, what only the fear
of death has extorted from him; with your permission I am determined to
send messengers to-day."

They both expressed approbation, and Lord Clifford proposed to write
to him, saying, a letter from an impartial person will have the more
weight; I will send one of my principal domestics with your own. This
measure being resolved upon, Lord Clifford retired to write, and Sir
Philip to prepare his servants for instant departure. Edmund desired
leave to write to father Oswald, and John Wyatt was ordered to be the
bearer of his letter. When the Lord Clifford had finished his letter, he
read it to Sir Philip and his chosen friends, as follows:--

"RIGHT HON. MY GOOD LORD,--I have taken upon me to acquaint your
Lordship, that there has been a solemn combat at arms between your
brother-in-law, the Lord Lovel, and Sir Philip Harclay, Knt. of
Yorkshire. It was fought in the jurisdiction of the