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LETTER XX.

I have been three long weeks at this place; almost
all the time in bad health and worse spirits, and not a line
have I received from yourself or Buona. I hoped you would
have informed me how you spent your time—what books
you had read—how many partridges, &c., you had killed—
what visits you had paid or received, and, above all, how
your cousin's health, which I left in the most delicate state,
stood affected. When I have strength and leisure, I will
write to you fully on the subject of our last conversation:
at present I am incapable. Mean while, for whatever you
want, apply to Major Scott, who will furnish you at a moment's
warning.