I become acquainted with Narcissa’s brother, who invites me to his House, where I am introduced to that adorable Creature — after dinner, the Squire1 retires to take his nap — Freeman, guessing the Situation of my Thought, withdraws likewise, on pretence2 of Business — I declare my passion for Narcissa — am well-received — charmed with her Conversation — the Squire detains us to Supper — I elude3 his design by a Stratagem4, and get home sober
In the afternoon, I drank tea at the house of Mr. Freeman, to whom I had been recommended by Banter5; where I had not sat five minutes, till the foxhunter came in, and by his familiar behaviour appeared to be intimate with my friend. I was, at first, under some concern, lest he should recollect6 my features; but when I found myself introduced to him as a gentleman from London, without being discovered, I blessed the opportunity that brought me into his company; hoping that, in the course of my acquaintance, he would invite me to his house; nor were my hopes frustrated7, for, as we spent the evening together, he grew extremely fond of my conversation, asked a great many childish questions about France and foreign parts; and seemed so highly entertained with my answers, that in his cups he shook me often by the hand, pronounced me an honest fellow, and in fine desired our company at dinner next day, at his civil house. My imagination was so much employed in anticipating the happiness I was to enjoy next day, that I slept very little that night; but, rising early in the morning, went to the place appointed, where I met my she-friend, and imparted to her my success with the squire. She was very much pleased at the occasion, “which,” she said, “could not fail of being agreeable to Narcissa, who, in spite of her passion for me, had mentioned some scruples8 relating to my true situation and character, which the delicacy9 of her sentiments suggested, and which she believed I would find it necessary to remove, though she did not know how.” I was a good deal startled at this insinuation, because I foresaw the difficulty I should find in barely doing myself justice: for, although it never was my intention to impose myself upon any woman, much less on Narcissa, I laid claim to the character of a gentleman by birth, education, and behaviour; and yet (so unlucky had the circumstances of my life fallen out) I should find it a very hard matter to make good my pretensions10 even to these, especially to the last, which was the most essential. Miss Williams was as sensible as I of this my disadvantage, but comforted me with observing that, when once a woman has bestowed11 her affections on a man, she cannot help judging of him in all respects with a partiality easily influenced in his favour: she remarked that, although some situations of my life had been low, yet none of them had been infamous12; that my indigence13 had been the crime not of me, but of fortune; and that the miseries14 I had undergone, by improving the faculties15 both of mind and body, qualified16 me the more for any dignified17 station; and would of consequence recommend me to the good graces of any sensible woman: she therefore advised me to be always open and unreserved to the inquiries18 of my mistress, without unnecessarily betraying the meanest occurrences of my fate; and trust to the strength of her love and reflection for the rest.
The sentiments of this sensible young woman on this, as well as on almost every other subject, perfectly19 agreed with mine. I thanked her for the care she took of my interests, and, promising20 to behave myself according to her directions we parted, after she had assured me that I depend upon her best offices with her mistress, and that she would from time to time communicate to me such intelligence as she could procure21, relating to my flame. Having dressed myself to the best advantage, I waited for the time of dinner with the most fearful impatience22; and, as the hour drew near, my heart beat with such increased velocity23, and my spirits contracted such disorder24, that I began to suspect my resolution, and even to wish myself disengaged. At last Mr. Freeman called at my lodgings25 in his way, and I accompanied him to the house where all my happiness was deposited. We were very kindly26 received by the squire, who sat smoking his pipe in a parlour, and asked if we chose to drink any thing before dinner: though I never had more occasion for a cordial, I was ashamed to accept his offer, which was also refused, by my friend. We sat down, however, entered into conversation, which lasted half-an hour, so that I had time to recollect myself; and (so capricious were my thoughts) even to hope that Narcissa would not appear — when, all of a sudden, a servant coming in, gave us notice that dinner was upon the table, and my perturbation returned with such violence that I could scarcely conceal27 it from the company, as I ascended28 the staircase. When I entered the dining-room, the first object that saluted29 my ravished eyes was the divine Narcissa, blushing like Aurora30, adorned31 with all the graces that meekness32, innocence33, and beauty can diffuse34! I was seized with a giddiness, my knees tottered35 and I scarce had strength enough to perform the ceremony of salutation, when her brother, slapping me on the shoulder, cried, “Measure Randan, that there is my sister.” I approached her with eagerness and fear; but in the moment of our embrace, my soul was agonized36 with rapture37! It was a lucky circumstance for us both, that my entertainer was not endued38 with an uncommon39 stock of penetration40; for our mutual41 confusion was so manifest that Mr. Freeman perceived it, and as we went home together, congratulated me on my good fortune. But so far was Bruin from entertaining the least suspicion, that he encouraged me to begin a conversation with my mistress in a language unknown to him, by telling her, that he had a gentleman who could jabber42 with her in French and other foreign lingoes as fast as she pleased; then, turning to me, said, “Odds bobs! I wish you would hold discourse43 with her in your French or Italian, and tell me if she understands it as well as she would be thought to do. There’s her aunt and she will chatter44 together whole days in it, and I can’t have a mouthful of English for love or money.” I consulted the look of my amiable45 mistress and found her averse46 to his proposal, which indeed she declined with a sweetness of denial peculiar47 to herself, as a piece of disrespect to that part of the company which did not understand the language in question. As I had the happiness of sitting opposite to her, I feasted my eyes much more than my palate which she tempted48 in vain with the most delicious bits carved by her fair hand, and recommended by her persuasive49 tongue; but all my other appetites were swallowed up in immensity of my love, which I fed by gazing incessantly50 on the delightful51 object. Dinner was scarcely ended, when the squire became very drowsy52, and after several dreadful yawns, got up, stretched himself, took two or three turns across the room, begged we would allow him to take a short nap, and, having laid a strong injunction on his sister to detain us till his return, went to his repose53 without further ceremony. He had not been gone many minutes, when Freeman, guessing the situation of my heart, and thinking he could not do me a greater favour than to leave me alone with Narcissa, pretended to recollect himself all of a sudden, and, starting up, begged the lady pardon for half-an-hour, for he had unluckily remembered an engagement of some consequence, that he must perform at that instant: so saying, he took his leave, promising to come back time enough for tea, leaving my mistress and me in great confusion.
Now that I enjoyed an opportunity of disclosing the paintings of my soul, I had not the power to use it. I studied many pathetic declarations, but, when I attempted to give them utterance54, my tongue denied its office and she sat silent with a downcast look full of anxious alarm, her bosom55 heaving with expectation of some great event. At length I endeavoured to put an end to this solemn pause, and began with, “It is very surprising, madam, madam” — here the sound dying away, I made a full stop; while Narcissa, starting, blushed, and, with a timid accent answered, “Sir?” Confounded at this note of interrogation, I pronounced with the most sheepish bashfulness, “Madam!” To which she replied, “I beg pardon — I thought you had spoken to me.” Another pause ensued — I made another effort, and, though my voice faltered57 very much at the beginning, made shift to express myself in this manner: “I say, madam, it is very surprising that love should act so inconsistently with itself, as to deprive its votaries58 of the use of their faculties, when they have most need of them. Since the happy occasion of being alone with you presented itself, I have made many unsuccessful attempts to declare a passion for the loveliest of her sex — a passion which took possession of my soul, while my cruel fate compelled me to wear a servile disguise so unsuitable to my birth, sentiments, and let me add, my deserts; yet favourable59 in one respect, as it furnished me with opportunities of seeing and adoring your perfections. Yes, madam, it was then your dear idea entered my bosom, where it has lived unimpaired in the midst of numberless cares, and animated60 me against a thousand dangers and calamities61!”
While I spoke56 thus, she concealed62 her face with her fan, and when I ceased speaking, recovering herself from the most beautiful confusion, told me she thought herself very much obliged by my favourable opinion of her, and that she was very sorry to hear I had been unfortunate. Encouraged by this gentle reply, I proceeded, owned myself sufficiently63 recompensed by her kind compassion64 for what I had undergone, and declared the future happiness of my life depended solely65 upon her. “Sir,” said she, “I should be very ungrateful, if after the signal protection you once afforded me, I should refuse to contribute towards your happiness in any reasonable condescension66.” Transported at this acknowledgment I threw myself at her feet, and begged she would regard my passion with a favourable eye. She was alarmed at my behaviour, entreated67 me to rise lest her brother should discover me in that posture68, and to spare her for the present upon a subject for which she was altogether unprepared. In consequence of this remonstrance69, I rose, assuring her I would rather die than disobey her: but in the meantime begged her to consider how precious the minutes of this opportunity were, and what restraint I put upon my inclinations70, in sacrificing them to her desire. She smiled with unspeakable sweetness, and said there would be no want of opportunities, provided I could maintain the good opinion her brother had conceived of me, and I, enchanted71 by her charms, seized her hand, which I well nigh devoured72 with kisses. But she checked my boldness with a severity of countenance73, and desired I would not so far forget myself to her, as to endanger the esteem74 she had for me; she reminded me of our being almost strangers to each other, and of the necessity there was for her knowing me better, before she could take any resolution in my favour; and, in short, mingled75 so much good sense and complacency in her reproof76, that I became as much enamoured of her understanding as I had been before of her beauty, and asked pardon for my presumption77 with the utmost reverence78 of conviction. She forgave my offence with her usual affability, and sealed my pardon with a look so full of bewitching tenderness, that, for some minutes, my senses were lost in ecstacy! I afterwards endeavoured to regulate my behaviour according to her desire, and turn the conversation upon a more indifferent subject; but her presence was an insurmountable obstacle to my design; while I beheld79 so much excellence80, I found it impossible to call my attention from the contemplation of it! I gazed with unutterable fondness! I grew mad with admiration81! “My condition is insupportable!” cried I: “I am distracted with passion! Why are you so exquisitely82 fair? — why are you so enchantingly good? — why has nature dignified you with charms so much above the standard of woman? and, wretch83 that I am, how dare my unworthiness aspire84 to the enjoyment85 of such perfection!”
She was startled at my ravings, reasoned down my transport, and by her irresistible86 eloquence87, soothed88 my soul into a state of tranquil89 felicity; but, lest I might suffer a relapse, industriously90 promoted other subjects to entertain my imagination. She chid91 me for having omitted to inquire about her aunt who (she assured me), in the midst of all her absence of temper, and detachment from common affairs, often talked of me with uncommon warmth. I professed92 my veneration93 for the good lady, excused my omission94, by imputing95 it to the violence of my love, which engrossed96 my whole soul, and desired to know the situation of her health. Upon which, the amiable Narcissa repeated what I had heard before of her marriage, with all the tenderness for her reputation that the subject would admit of; told me she lived with her husband hard by, and was so much afflicted97 with the dropsy, and wasted by a consumption, that she had small hopes of her recovery. Having expressed my sorrow for her distemper, I questioned her about my good friend, Mrs, Sagely98, who, I learned to my great satisfaction, was in good health, and who had by the encomiums she bestowed upon me after I was gone, confirmed the favourable impression my behaviour at parting had made on Narcissa’s heart. This circumstance introduced an inquiry99 into the conduct of Sir Timothy Thicket100, who (she informed me) had found means to incense101 her brother so much against me that she found it impossible to undeceive him: but, on the contrary, suffered very much in her own character by his scandalous insinuations; that the whole parish was alarmed, and actually in pursuit of me; so that she had been in the utmost consternation102 on my account, well knowing how little my own innocence and her testimony103 would have weighed with the ignorance, prejudice, and brutality105 of those who must have judged me, had I been apprehended106; that Sir Timothy, having been seized with a fit of apoplexy, from which with great difficulty he was recovered, began to be apprehensive107 of death, and to prepare himself accordingly for that great event; as a step to which he sent for her brother, owned with great contrition108 the brutal104 design he had upon her, and in consequence acquitted109 me of the assault, robbery, and correspondence with her, which he had laid to my charge; after which confession110 he lived about a month in a languishing111 condition, and was carried off by a second assault.
Every word that this dear creature spoke, riveted112 the chains with which she held me enslaved! My mischievous113 fancy began to work, and the tempest of my passion to wake again, when the return of Freeman destroyed the tempting114 opportunity, and enabled me to quell115 the rising tumult116. A little while after, the squire staggered into the room, rubbing his eyes, and called for his tea, which he drank out of a small bowl, qualified with brandy; while we took it in the usual way, Narcissa left us in order to visit her aunt; and when Freeman and I proposed to take our leave, the foxhunter insisted on our spending the evening at his house with such obstinacy117 of affection, that we were obliged to comply. For my own part, I should have been glad of the invitation, by which, in all likelihood, I should be blessed with more of his sisters company, had I not been afraid of risking her esteem, by entering into a debauch118 of drinking with him, which, from the knowledge of his character, I foresaw would happen: but there was no remedy. I was forced to rely upon the strength of my constitution, which I hoped would resist intoxication119 longer than the squire’s, and to trust to the good nature and discretion120 of my mistress for the rest.
Our entertainer, resolving to begin by times, ordered the table to be furnished with liquor and glasses immediately after tea, but we absolutely refused to set in for drinking so soon; and prevailed upon him to pass away an hour or two at whist, in which we engaged as soon as Narcissa returned. The savage121 and I happened to be partners at first, and, as my thoughts were wholly employed in a more interesting game, I played so ill that he lost all patience, swore bitterly, and threatened to call for wine, if they would not grant him another associate. This desire was gratified, and Narcissa and I were of a side; he won for the same reason that made him lose before; I was satisfied, my lovely partner did not repine, and the time slipped away very agreeably, until we were told that supper was served in another room.
The squire was enraged122 to find the evening so unprofitably spent, and wreaked123 his vengeance124 on the cards, which he tore, and committed to the flames with many execrations; threatening to make us redeem125 our loss with a large glass and quick circulation; and indeed we had no sooner supped, and my charmer withdrawn126, than he began to put his threat in execution. Three bottles of port (for he drank no other sort of wine) were placed before us, with as many water glasses, which were immediately filled to the brim, after his example, by each out of his respective allowance, and emptied in a trice to the best in Christendom. Though I swallowed this, and the next, as fast as the glass could be replenished127, without hesitation128 or show of reluctance129, I perceived that my brain would not be able to bear many bumpers130 of this sort, and dreading131 the perseverance132 of a champion who began with such vigour133, I determined134 to make up for the deficiency of my strength by a stratagem, which I actually put in practice when the second course of bottles was called for. The wine being strong and heady, I was already a good deal discomposed by the dispatch we had made. Freeman’s eyes began to reel, and Bruin himself was elevated into a song, which he uttered with great vociferation. When I therefore saw the second round brought in, I assumed a gay air, entertained him with a French catch on the subject of drinking, which, though he did rot understand it, delighted him highly; and, telling him your choice spirits at Paris never troubled themselves with glasses, asked if he had not a bowl or cup in the house that would contain a whole quart of wine. “Odds niggers!” cried he, “I have a silver candle cup that holds just the quantity, for all the world; fetch it hither, Numps.” The vessel135 being produced, I bade him decant136 his bottle into it, which he having done, I nodded in a very deliberate manner, and said, “Pledge you.” He stared at me for some time, and crying, “What! all at one pull, Measter Randan?” I answered, “At one pull, Sir, you are no milk-sop — we shall do you justice.” “Shall you?” said he, shaking me by the hand; “odds then, I’ll see it out, an’t were a mile to the bottom: here’s to our better acquaintance, measter Randan,” So saying, he applied137 it to his lips, and emptied it in a breath. I knew the effect of it would be almost instantaneous; therefore taking the cup, began to discharge my bottle into it, telling him he was now qualified to drink with the Cham of Tartary. I had no sooner pronounced these words than he took umbrage138 at them, and after several attempts to spit, made shift to stutter, “A f — t for your Chams of T— Tartary! I am a f — f — freeborn Englishman, worth th — three thousand a-year, and v — value no man, d — me.” Then, dropping his jaw139, and fixing his eyes, he hiccuped140 aloud, and fell upon the floor as mute as n flounder. Mr. Freeman, heartily141 glad at his defeat, assisted me in carrying him to bed, where we left him to the care of his servants, and went home to our respective habitations, congratulating each other on our good fortune.
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contrition
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confession
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| n.顽固；（病痛等）难治 | |
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