Mr.
Clarke, being his confidant, disposed of the child, and at length, finding his constitution decay, revealed the secret to my father, who in his will bequeathed one hundred pounds a year to this agreeable foundling; but, as they both died while I was abroad, and some of the memorandums touching this transaction probably were mislaid, I never till now could discover where or how my pretty cousin was situated.

I shall recompense the good woman for her care and fidelity, and take pleasure in bringing this affair to a happy issue." The lovers were now overwhelmed with transports of joy and gratitude, and every countenance was lighted up with satisfaction.

From this place to the habitation of Sir Launcelot, the bells were rung in every parish, and the corporation in their formalities congratulated him in every town through which he passed.

About five miles from Greavesbury Hall he was met by above five thousand persons of both sexes and every age, dressed out in their gayest apparel, headed by Mr.Ralph Mattocks from Darnel Hill, and the rector from the knight's own parish.

They were preceded by music of different kinds, ranged under a great variety of flags and ensigns; and the women, as well as the men, bedizened with fancy knots and marriage favours.