But I entreat you will not stand on the least ceremony should you think you could not oblige me without inconveniencing yourself.

The property I have purchased cost about L6,000, so it is no wonder I am a little out for the moment.

Will you have the goodness to return an answer in course of post, as, failing your benevolent aid, I must look about elsewhere?
You will understand distinctly that I do not propose that you should advance any part of the money by way of loan or otherwise, but only the assistance of your credit, the bills being to be retired by cash remitted by me before they fall due.
Believe me, very truly, Your obedient Servant, WALTER SCOTT.
Mr.Murray at once replied: _John Murray to Mr.Scott_.
_July_ 8, 1813.
DEAR SIR, I have the pleasure of returning accepted the bills which I received from you this morning.

In thus availing myself of your confidential application, I trust that you will do me the justice to believe that it is done for kindness already received, and not with the remotest view towards prospective advantages.

I shall at all times feel proud of being one of your publishers, but this must be allowed to arise solely out of your own feelings and convenience when the occasions shall present themselves.