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The pustule had greatly increased in size; but this the doctor looked upon as a good sign: and after applying fresh poultices, and administering a hot posset-drink, he covered the patient with blankets, and recommending as much tranquillity as possible, he proceeded, at Bloundel's request, to ascertain the state of health of the rest of the family. Bloundel's chamber, and was instantly admitted.
Devotional exercises, meals, the various duties of the house, and cheerful discourse, filled up the day, which never proved wearisome. The result proved the correctness of Mr. Bloundel's judgment.
In a few minutes they had reached Bloundel's shop, but finding no one on guard for the watchman, guessing their errand, had taken to his heels they smeared over the fatal cross and inscription with a pail of mud gathered from the neighbouring kennel, and then broke open the door.
I am sure he is neither a profligate gallant himself, nor a companion of such especially of the wicked Earl of Rochester." "I pretend to be no better than I am," replied the young man, repressing a smile that rose to his lips at Mrs. Bloundel's address; "but I shall reform when I am married. It would be impossible to be inconstant to so fair a creature as Amabel. For my rank, I have none.
Leonard descried Wingfield near one of the barns, and hailing him, he immediately came forward. On being informed of Mr. Bloundel's desire, he at once assented, and taking them into the house, mentioned the matter to his dame, who was quite of the same opinion as himself. "The only difference between us," he said to Mr. Bloundel, "is as to the payment you propose.
Bloundel's singular dream, and almost hoping to be similarly favoured, flung himself on his knees, and besought Amabel, if it were possible, to appear to him. But his entreaties produced no result. The chill blast whistled past him, and, mindful of what had been told him, he was fain to interpret this into an answer to his request.
Bloundel's fortitude to support him under the shock of this intelligence, and he did not communicate the afflicting tidings to his wife until he had prepared her for their reception. But she bore them better than he had anticipated; and though she mourned her daughter deeply and truly, she appeared completely resigned to the loss.
"It would be still more dreadful if so angelic a creature as Bloundel's daughter is represented to be for I have never seen her should be so seized," observed Bottesham. "I feel so much interested about her that I would do anything to preserve her from the fate with which she is menaced."
Bloundel's partner, and his whole appearance denoted his improved circumstances. The alteration did not escape the notice of the stranger, who regarded him with much curiosity, and closed the door behind him as he entered the room. "You are looking much better than when we last met, Leonard Holt," he said, in tones that made his hearer start, "and I am glad to perceive it.
Suppose I should be Mr. Bloundel's apprentice," he added, aloud, "what then, friend?" "Your master has a beautiful daughter, has he not?" asked the ill-favoured watchman. "I answer no idle questions," rejoined Leonard, coldly. "As you please," returned the other, in an offended tone. "A plan to carry her off has accidentally come to my knowledge.
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