I entreat you to tell me the state of the case, for, heathen as I am, I am still an Englishman; and there are certain old superstitions still lingering among us--whencesoever we may have got them first--about truth and common honesty--you understand me .-- 'Do not be angry.

But there is a prejudice against the truthfulness of Romish priests and Romish converts .-- It's no affair of mine.

I see quite enough Protestant rogues and liars, to prevent my having any pleasure in proving Romanists, or any other persons, rogues and liars also.

But I am--if not fond of you--at least sufficiently fond to be anxious for your good name.

You used to be an open- hearted fellow enough.