May Heaven reward the old man for his forbearance! This one, too, his son, who was then newly in the Firm, where I had held great trust! I was called into that room which is now his--I have never entered it since--and came out, what you know me.

For many years I sat in my present seat, alone as now, but then a known and recognised example to the rest.

They were all merciful to me, and I lived.

Time has altered that part of my poor expiation; and I think, except the three heads of the House, there is no one here who knows my story rightly.

Before the little boy grows up, and has it told to him, my corner may be vacant.