He had, however, resumed it at the solicitation of Dr.
Porteus, then Bishop of Chester; after which, in the year 1784, it made its appearance in the world.
I was delighted with this account on the first evening of my arrival; but more particularly, as I collected from it that I might expect in the Bishop of Chester and Sir Charles Middleton two new friends to the cause.

This expectation was afterwards fully realized, as the reader will see in its proper place.

But I was still more delighted, when I was informed that Sir Charles and Lady Middleton, with Mrs.Bouverie, lived at Teston Hall, in a park which was but a few yards from the house in which I then was.

In the morning I desired an introduction to them, which accordingly took place, and I found myself much encouraged and supported by this visit.
It is not necessary, nor indeed is there room, to detail my employments in this village, or the lonely walks I took there, or the meditations of my mind at such seasons.

I will therefore come at once to a particular occurrence.