Whoever lives in this neighborhood to see his
exit will probably see and hear some very strange things. Time will
show;--I am afraid, not greatly to his credit. There is thought to
be _an irremovable obstruction to his happiness within his walls_,
_as well as another without them_; but the former is the more
powerful, and like to continue so. He has this day been trying anew
to engage me to stay with him. No lucrative views can tempt me to
sacrifice my liberty or my health, to such measures as are proposed
here. _Nor do I like to __have to do with persons whose word and
honor cannot be depended on_. So much for this very odd and unhappy
topic."

In August Mr. Jones's tone is slightly modified. Earnest entreaties, not
lucrative considerations, have induced him to cheer the Doctor's dejected
heart by remaining at Welwyn some time longer. The Doctor is, "in
various respects, a very unhappy man," and few know so much of these
respects as Mr. Jones. In September he recurs to the subject:

"My ancient gentleman here is still full of trouble, which moves my
concern, though it moves only the secret laughter of many, and some
untoward surmises in disfavor of him and his household. The loss of
a very large sum of money (about 200_l._) is talked of; whereof this
vill and neighborhood is full. Some disbelieve; others says, '_It is
no wonder_, _where about eighteen or more servants are sometimes
taken and dismissed in the course of a year_.' The gentleman himself
is allowed by all to be far more harmless and easy in his family than
some one else who hath too much the lead in it. This, among others,
was one reason for my late motion to quit."

No other mention of Young's affairs occurs until April 2d, 1765, when he
says that Dr. Young is very ill, attended by two physicians.

"Having mentioned this young gentleman (Dr. Young's son), I would
acquaint you next, that he came hither this morning, having been sent
for, as I am told, by the direction of Mrs. Hallows. Indeed, she
intimated to me as much herself. And if this be so, I must say, that
it is one of the most prudent Acts she ever did, or could have done
in such a case as this; as it may prove a means of preventing much
confusion after the death of the Doctor. I have had some little
discourse with the son: he seems much affected, and I believe really