He quitted college, but still lingered in Ireland, till a peremptory letter from his father summoned him to England, to celebrate his coming of age.

He left his bride, and the anguish of parting was certainly at that time mutual.

Some few months Agnes hoped for and looked to his return.

Alphingham, then Lord Amesfort, on his part, was restrained only by the fear of the inveteracy of his father's disposition from confessing his marriage, and sending for his wife.

Another bride, of rank and wealth, was proposed to him, and then he confessed the truth.