He Performs Another Exploit, that Conveys a True Idea of His Gratitude1 and Honour.
It was not long after this celebrated2 victory, that he was invited to spend part of the summer at the house of a country gentleman, who lived about one hundred miles from London, possessed3 of a very opulent fortune, the greatest part of which was expended4 in acts of old English hospitality. He had met with our hero by accident at the table of a certain great man, and was so struck with his manner and conversation, as to desire his acquaintance, and cultivate his friendship; and he thought himself extremely happy in having prevailed upon him to pass a few weeks in his family.
Fathom5, among his other observations, perceived that there was a domestic uneasiness, occasioned by a very beautiful young creature about the age of fifteen, who resided in the house under the title of the gentleman’s niece, though she was in reality his natural daughter, born before his marriage. This circumstance was not unknown to his lady, by whose express approbation6 he had bestowed7 particular attention upon the education of the child, whom we shall distinguish by the name of Celinda. Their liberality in this particular had not been misapplied; for she not only gave marks of uncommon9 capacity, but, as she grew up, became more and more amiable10 in her person, and was now returned from the boarding school, possessed of every accomplishment11 that could be acquired by one of her age and opportunities. These qualifications, which endeared her to every other person, excited the jealousy12 and displeasure of her supposed aunt, who could not bear to see her own children eclipsed by this illegitimate daughter, whom she therefore discountenanced upon all occasions, and exposed to such mortifications as would in all appearance drive her from her father’s house. This persecuting15 spirit was very disagreeable to the husband, who loved Celinda with a truly paternal16 affection, and produced abundance of family disquiet17; but being a man of a peaceable and yielding disposition18, he could not long maintain the resolution he had taken in her favour, and therefore he ceased opposing the malevolence19 of his wife.
In this unfortunate predicament stood the fair bastard20, at the arrival of our adventurer, who, being allured21 by her charms, apprised22 of her situation at the same time, took the generous resolution to undermine her innocence23, that he might banquet his vicious appetite with the spoils of her beauty. Perhaps such a brutal24 design might not have entered his imagination, if he had not observed, in the disposition of this hapless maiden25, certain peculiarities26 from which he derived27 the most confident presages28 of success. Besides a total want of experience, that left her open and unguarded against the attacks of the other sex, she discovered a remarkable29 spirit of credulity and superstitious30 fear, which had been cherished by the conversation of her school-fellows. She was particularly fond of music, in which she had made some progress; but so delicate was the texture31 of her nerves, that one day, while Fathom entertained the company with a favourite air, she actually swooned with pleasure.
Such sensibility, our projector32 well knew, must be diffused33 through all the passions of her heart; he congratulated himself upon the sure ascendency he had gained over her in this particular; and forthwith began to execute the plan he had erected35 for her destruction. That he might the more effectually deceive the vigilance of her father’s wife, he threw such a dash of affectation in his complaisance36 towards Celinda, as could not escape the notice of that prying37 matron, though it was not palpable enough to disoblige the young lady herself, who could not so well distinguish between overstrained courtesy and real good breeding. This behaviour screened him from the suspicion of the family, who considered it as an effort of politeness, to cover his indifference38 and disgust for the daughter of his friend, who had by this time given some reason to believe she looked upon him with the eyes of affection; so that the opportunities he enjoyed of conversing39 with her in private, were less liable to intrusion or inquiry40. Indeed, from what I have already observed, touching41 the sentiments of her stepdame, that lady, far from taking measures for thwarting42 our hero’s design, would have rejoiced at the execution of it, and, had she been informed of his intent, might have fallen upon some method to facilitate the enterprise; but, as he solely43 depended upon his own talents, he never dreamed of soliciting45 such an auxiliary46.
Under cover of instructing and accomplishing her in the exercise of music, he could not want occasions for promoting his aim; when, after having soothed47 her sense of hearing, even to a degree of ravishment, so as to extort48 from her an exclamation49, importing, that he was surely something supernatural! he never failed to whisper some insidious50 compliment or tale of love, exquisitely51 suited to the emotions of her soul. Thus was her heart insensibly subdued52; though more than half his work was still undone53; for, at all times, she disclosed such purity of sentiment, such inviolable attachment54 to religion and virtue55, and seemed so averse56 to all sorts of inflammatory discourse57, that he durst not presume upon the footing he had gained in her affection, to explain the baseness of his desire; he therefore applied8 to another of her passions, that proved the bane of her virtue. This was her timidity, which at first being constitutional, was afterwards increased by the circumstances of her education, and now aggravated58 by the artful conversation of Fathom, which he chequered with dismal59 stories of omens60, portents62, prophecies, and apparitions63, delivered upon such unquestionable testimony64, and with such marks of conviction, as captivated the belief of the devoted65 Celinda, and filled her imagination with unceasing terrors.
In vain she strove to dispel66 those frightful67 ideas, and avoid such topics of discourse for the future. The more she endeavoured to banish68 them, the more troublesome they became; and such was her infatuation, that as her terrors increased, her thirst after that sort of knowledge was augmented69. Many sleepless70 nights did she pass amidst those horrors of fancy, starting at every noise, and sweating with dreary71 apprehension72, yet ashamed to own her fears, or solicit44 the comfort of a bedfellow, lest she should incur73 the ridicule74 and censure75 of her father’s wife; and what rendered this disposition the more irksome, was the solitary76 situation of her chamber77, that stood at the end of a long gallery scarce within hearing of any other inhabited part of the house.
All these circumstances had been duly weighed by our projector, who, having prepared Celinda for his purpose, stole at midnight from his apartment, which was in another storey, and approaching her door, there uttered a piteous groan78; then softly retired79 to his bed, in full confidence of seeing next day the effect of this operation. Nor did his arrow miss the mark. Poor Celinda’s countenance13 gave such indications of melancholy80 and dismay, that he could not omit asking the cause of her disquiet, and she, at his earnest request, was prevailed upon to communicate the dreadful salutation of the preceding night, which she considered as an omen61 of death to some person of the family, in all probability to herself, as the groan seemed to issue from one corner of her own apartment. Our adventurer argued against this supposition, as contradictory81 to the common observation of those supernatural warnings which are not usually imparted to the person who is doomed82 to die, but to some faithful friend, or trusty servant, particularly interested in the event. He therefore supposed, that the groans83 foreboded the death of my lady, who seemed to be in a drooping84 state of health, and were, by her genius, conveyed to the organs of Celinda, who was the chief sufferer by her jealous and barbarous disposition; he likewise expressed an earnest desire to be an ear-witness of such solemn communication, and, alleging85 that it was highly improper86 for a young lady of her delicate feelings to expose herself alone to such another dismal visitation, begged he might be allowed to watch all night in her chamber, in order to defend her from the shocking impressions of fear.
Though no person ever stood more in need of a companion or guard, and her heart throbbed87 with transports of dismay at the prospect88 of night, she rejected his proposal with due acknowledgment, and resolved to trust solely to the protection of Heaven. Not that she thought her innocence or reputation could suffer by her compliance89 with his request; for, hitherto, her heart was a stranger to those young desires which haunt the fancy, and warm the breast of youth; so that, being ignorant of her danger, she saw not the necessity of avoiding temptation; but she refused to admit a man into her bedchamber, merely because it was a step altogether opposite to the forms and decorum of life. Nevertheless, far from being discouraged by this repulse90, he knew her fears would multiply and reduce that reluctance91, which, in order to weaken, he had recourse to another piece of machinery92, that operated powerfully in behalf of his design.
Some years ago, a twelve-stringed instrument was contrived93 by a very ingenious musician, by whom it was aptly entitled the “Harp of Aeolus,” because, being properly applied to a stream of air, it produces a wild irregular variety of harmonious94 sounds, that seem to be the effect of enchantment95, and wonderfully dispose the mind for the most romantic situations. Fathom, who was really a virtuoso96 in music, had brought one of those new-fashioned guitars into the country, and as the effect of it was still unknown in the family, he that night converted it to the purposes of his amour, by fixing it in the casement97 of a window belonging to the gallery, exposed to the west wind, which then blew in a gentle breeze. The strings98 no sooner felt the impression of the balmy zephyr99, than they began to pour forth34 a stream of melody more ravishingly delightful100 than the song of Philomel, the warbling brook101, and all the concert of the wood. The soft and tender notes of peace and love were swelled102 up with the most delicate and insensible transition into a loud hymn103 of triumph and exultation104, joined by the deep-toned organ, and a full choir105 of voices, which gradually decayed upon the ear, until it died away in distant sound, as if a flight of angels had raised the song in their ascent106 to heaven. Yet the chords hardly ceased to vibrate after the expiration107 of this overture108, which ushered109 in a composition in the same pathetic style; and this again was succeeded by a third, almost without pause or intermission, as if the artist’s hand had been indefatigable110, and the theme never to be exhausted111.
His heart must be quite callous112, and his ear lost to all distinction, who could hear such harmony without emotion; how deeply, then, must it have affected113 the delicate Celinda, whose sensations, naturally acute, were whetted114 to a most painful keenness by her apprehension; who could have no previous idea of such entertainment, and was credulous115 enough to believe the most improbable tale of superstition116! She was overwhelmed with awful terror, and, never doubting that the sounds were more than mortal, recommended herself to the care of Providence117 in a succession of pious118 ejaculations.
Our adventurer, having allowed some time for the effect of this contrivance, repaired to her chamber door, and, in a whisper, conveyed through the keyhole, asked if she was awake, begged pardon for such an unseasonable visit, and desired to know her opinion of the strange music which he then heard. In spite of her notions of decency119, she was glad of his intrusion, and, being in no condition to observe punctilios, slipped on a wrapper, opened the door, and, with a faltering120 voice, owned herself frightened almost to distraction121. He pretended to console her with reflections, importing, that she was in the hands of a benevolent122 Being, who would not impose upon his creatures any task which they could not bear; he insisted upon her returning to bed, and assured her he would not stir from her chamber till day. Thus comforted, she betook herself again to rest, while he sat down in an elbow-chair at some distance from the bedside, and, in a soft voice, began the conversation with her on the subject of those visitations from above, which, though undertaken on pretence123 of dissipating her fear and anxiety, was, in reality, calculated for the purpose of augmenting124 both.
“That sweet air,” said he, “seems designed for soothing125 the bodily anguish126 of some saint in his last moments. Hark! how it rises into a more sprightly127 and elevated strain, as if it were an inspiriting invitation to the realms of bliss128! Sure, he is now absolved129 from all the misery130 of this life! That full and glorious concert of voices and celestial131 harps132 betoken133 his reception among the heavenly choir, who now waft134 his soul to paradisian joys! This is altogether great, solemn, and amazing! The clock strikes one, the symphony hath ceased!”
This was actually the case; for he had ordered Maurice to remove the instrument at that hour, lest the sound of it should become too familiar, and excite the curiosity of some undaunted domestic, who might frustrate135 his scheme by discovering the apparatus136. As for poor Celinda, her fancy was, by his music and discourse, worked up to the highest pitch of enthusiastic terrors; the whole bed shook with her trepidation137, the awful silence that succeeded the supernatural music threw an additional damp upon her spirits, and the artful Fathom affecting to snore at the same time, she could no longer contain her horror, but called upon his name with a fearful accent, and, having owned her present situation insupportable, entreated138 him to draw near her bedside, that he might be within touch on any emergency.
This was a welcome request to our adventurer, who, asking pardon for his drowsiness139, and taking his station on the side of her bed, exhorted140 her to compose herself; then locking her hand fast in his own, was again seized with such an inclination141 to sleep, that he gradually sunk down by her side, and seemed to enjoy his repose142 in that attitude. Meanwhile, his tender-hearted mistress, that he might not suffer in his health by his humanity and complaisance, covered him with the counterpane as he slept, and suffered him to take his rest without interruption, till he thought proper to start up suddenly with an exclamation of, “Heaven watch over us!” and then asked, with symptoms of astonishment143, if she had heard nothing. Such an abrupt144 address upon such an occasion, did not fail to amaze and affright the gentle Celinda, who, unable to speak, sprung towards her treacherous145 protector; and he, catching146 her in his arms, bade her fear nothing, for he would, at the expense of his life, defend her from all danger.
Having thus, by tampering147 with her weakness, conquered the first and chief obstacles to his design, he, with great art and perseverance148, improved the intercourse149 to such a degree of intimacy150, as could not but be productive of all the consequences which he had foreseen. The groans and music were occasionally repeated, so as to alarm the whole family, and inspire a thousand various conjectures151. He failed not to continue his nocturnal visits and ghastly discourse, until his attendance became so necessary to this unhappy maiden, that she durst not stay in her own chamber without his company, nor even sleep, except in contact with her betrayer.
Such a commerce between two such persons of a different sex could not possibly be long carried on, without degenerating152 from the Platonic153 system of sentimental154 love. In her paroxysms of dismay, he did not forget to breathe the soft inspirations of his passion, to which she listened with more pleasure, as they diverted the gloomy ideas of her fear; and by this time his extraordinary accomplishments155 had made a conquest of her heart. What therefore could be a more interesting transition than that from the most uneasy to the most agreeable sensation of the human breast?
This being the case, the reader will not wonder that a consummate156 traitor157, like Fathom, should triumph over the virtue of an artless, innocent young creature, whose passions he had entirely158 under his command. The gradations towards vice159 are almost imperceptible, and an experienced seducer160 can strew161 them with such enticing162 and agreeable flowers, as will lead the young sinner on insensibly, even to the most profligate163 stages of guilt164. All therefore that can be done by virtue, unassisted with experience, is to avoid every trial with such a formidable foe165, by declining and discouraging the first advances towards a particular correspondence with perfidious166 man, howsoever agreeable it may seem to be. For here is no security but in conscious weakness.
Fathom, though possessed of the spoils of poor Celinda’s honour, did not enjoy his success with tranquillity167. Reflection and remorse168 often invaded her in the midst of their guilty pleasures, and embittered169 all those moments they had dedicated170 to mutual171 bliss. For the seeds of virtue are seldom destroyed at once. Even amidst the rank productions of vice, they regerminate to a sort of imperfect vegetation, like some scattered172 hyacinths shooting up among the weeds of a ruined garden, that testify the former culture and amenity174 of the soil. She sighed at the sad remembrance of that virgin175 dignity which she had lost; she wept at the prospect of that disgrace, mortification14, and misery she should undergo, when abandoned by this transient lover, and severely176 reproached him for the arts he had used to shipwreck177 her innocence and peace.
Such expostulations are extremely unseasonable, when addressed to a man well-nigh sated with the effects of his conquest. They act like strong blasts of wind applied to embers almost extinguished, which, instead of reviving the flame, scatter173 and destroy every remaining particle of fire. Our adventurer, in the midst of his peculiarities, had inconstancy in common with the rest of his sex. More than half cloyed178 with the possession of Celinda, he could not fail to be disgusted with her upbraidings; and had she not been the daughter of a gentleman whose friendship he did not think it his interest to forfeit179, he would have dropped this correspondence, without reluctance or hesitation180. But, as he had measures to keep with a family of such consequence, he constrained181 his inclinations182, so far as to counterfeit183 those raptures184 he no longer felt, and found means to appease185 those intervening tumults186 of her grief.
Foreseeing, however, that it would not be always in his power to console her on these terms, he resolved, if possible, to divide her affection, which now glowed upon him too intensely; and, with that view, whenever she complained of the vapours or dejection, he prescribed, and even insisted upon her swallowing certain cordials of the most palatable187 composition, without which he never travelled; and these produced such agreeable reveries and flow of spirits, that she gradually became enamoured of intoxication188; while he encouraged the pernicious passion, by expressing the most extravagant189 applause and admiration190 at the wild irregular sallies it produced. Without having first made this diversion, he would have found it impracticable to leave the house with tranquillity; but, when this bewitching philtre grew into an habit, her attachment to Ferdinand was insensibly dissolved; she began to bear his neglect with indifference, and, sequestering191 herself from the rest of the family, used to solicit this new ally for consolation192.
Having thus put the finishing stroke to the daughter’s ruin, he took leave of the father, with many acknowledgments and expressions of gratitude for his hospitality and friendship, and, riding across the country to Bristol, took up his habitation near the hot well, where he stayed during the remaining part of the season. As for the miserable193 Celinda, she became more and more addicted194 to the vices195 in which she had been initiated196 by his superlative perfidy197 and craft, until she was quite abandoned by decency and caution. Her father’s heart was torn with anguish, while his wife rejoiced in her fall; at length her ideas were quite debased by her infirmity; she grew every day more and more sensual and degenerate198, and contracted an intimacy with one of the footmen, who was kind enough to take her to wife, in hope of obtaining a good settlement from his master; but, being disappointed in his aim, he conducted her to London, where he made shift to insinuate199 himself into another service, leaving her to the use, and partly the advantage, of her own person, which was still uncommonly200 attractive.
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extravagant
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sequestering
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consolation
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miserable
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vices
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perfidy
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degenerate
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