Colours upon it_.

_The Adventures are not so long passed as to be wholly forgotten by
many_ Living Witnesses, _nor yet so recent as to give any Reason to
suspect us of Flattery in the Relation given of them, the Motive of
their Publication being only to_ encourage Virtue _in both Sexes, by
showing the Amiableness of it in_ real Characters. _And if it be true
(as certainly it is) that_ Example has more Efficacy than_ Precept, _we
may be bold to say there are few fairer, or more worthy Imitation.--The
Sons and Daughters of the greatest Families may give additional Lustre
to their Nobility, by forming themselves by the Model here presented to
them; and those of lower Extraction, attain Qualities to attone for what
they want in Birth:--So that we flatter ourselves this Undertaking will
not fail of receiving the Approbation of all who wish well to a
Reformation of Manners, and more especially those who have Youth under
their Care.--As for such who may take it up merely as an Amusement, it
is possible they will find something, which, by interesting their
Affections, may make them better without designing to be so.--Either way
will fully recompense the Pains taken in the compiling by_

_The_ EDITORS.

THE CONTENTS.

CHAP. I.

_Contains the Manner in which a Gentleman found two Children: His
Benevolence towards them, and what kind of Affection he bore to them as
they grew up; with the Departure of one of them to the Army_.

CHAP. II.

_Relates the Offers made by Dorilaus to Louisa, and the Manner of her
receiving them_.

CHAP. III.

_Dorilaus continues his Importunities, with some unexpected Consequences
that attended them_.

CHAP. IV.

_Louisa becomes acquainted with a Lady of Quality, Part of whose
Adventures are also related, and goes to travel with her_.

CHAP. V.

_Horatio's Reception by the Officers of the Army: His Behaviour in the
Battle: His being taken Prisoner by the French: His Treatment among
them, and many other Particulars_.

CHAP. VI.

_Describes the Masquerade at the Dutchess of Maine's: The Characters and
Intrigues of several Persons of Quality who were there: The odd
Behaviour of a Lady in regard to Horatio; and Charlotta's
Sentiments upon it_.

CHAP. VII.

_An Explanation of the foregoing Adventure, with a Continuation of the
Intrigues of some French Ladies, and the Policy of Mademoiselle Coigney
in regard of her Brother_.

CHAP. VIII.

_The parting of Horatio and Mademoiselle