-- As I have
laid in a considerable stock of health, it is to be hoped you
will not have much trouble with me in the way of physic, but I
intend to work you on the side of exercise. -- I have got an
excellent fowling-piece from Mr Lismahago, who is a keen
sportsman, and we shall take the heath in all weathers. -- That
this scheme of life may be prosecuted the more effectually, I
intend to renounce all sedentary amusements, particularly that of
writing long letters; a resolution, which, had I taken it sooner,
might have saved you the trouble which you have lately taken in
reading the tedious epistles of
MATT. BRAMBLE
NOV. 20.
To Mrs GWYLLIM, at Brambleton-hall.
GOOD MRS GWYLLIM,
Heaven, for wise porpuses, hath ordained that I should change my
name and citation in life, so that I am not to be considered any
more as manager of my brother's family; but as I cannot surrender
up my stewardship till I have settled with you and Williams, I
desire you will get your accunts ready for inspection, as we are
coming home without further delay. -- My spouse, the captain, being
subject to rummaticks, I beg you will take great care to have the
blew chamber, up two pair of stairs, well warmed for his
reception.
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