This was considered by us all as an indication of his desire to be introduced into the family, nor could we refuse his request.

The painter was therefore set to work, and as he wrought with assiduity and expedition, in less than four days the whole was compleated.

The piece was large, and it must be owned he did not spare his colours; for which my wife gave him great encomiums.

We were all perfectly satisfied with his performance; but an unfortunate circumstance had not occurred till the picture was finished, which now struck us with dismay.

It was so very large that we had no place in the house to fix it.