November 25.—
I have had a letter from
Patty, who confirms my lady V—'s account
of the lover's flight; and she tells
me one of Mrs. Gerrarde's servants is gone
off express to town; I suppose, to bring
Mr. Arnold the news; for they are all in
confusion at her house, and know not
what is become of their mistress; but
they are certain she is gone with Mr.
Faulkland. Patty adds, The servants believe
this scheme had been long concerted,
Mr. Faulkland having been a private visitor
to their mistress for a good while.
I must confess I am astonished at it: it
has sunk the man extremely in my opinion.
