esents, that you, Thomas Moore, stand
indicted--no--invited, by special and particular solicitation, to
Lady C. L * *'s to-morrow evening, at half-past nine o'clock, where
you will meet with a civil reception and decent entertainment.
Pray, come--I was so examined after you this morning, that I
entreat you to answer in person.

"Believe me," &c.

* * * * *

"Friday noon.

"I should have answered your note yesterday, but I hoped to have
seen you this morning. I must consult with you about the day we
dine with Sir Francis. I suppose we shall meet at Lady Spencer's
to-night. I did not know that you were at Miss Berry's the other
night, or I should have certainly gone there.

"As usual, I am in all sorts of scrapes, though none, at present,
of a martial description.

"Believe me," &c.

* * * * *

"May 8. 1812.

"I am too proud of being your friend to care with whom I am linked
in your estimation, and, God knows, I want friends more at this
time than at any other. I am 'taking care of myself' to no great
purpose. If you knew my situation in every point of view you would
excuse apparent and unintentional neglect. I shall leave town, I
think; but do not you leave it without seeing me. I wish you, from
my soul, every happiness you can wish yourself; and I think you
have taken the road to secure it. Peace be with you! I fear she has
abandoned me.

"Ever," &c.

* * * * *

"May 20. 1812.

"On Monday, after sitting up all night, I saw Bellingham launched
into eternity[48], and at three the same day I saw * * * launched
into the country.

"I believe, in the beginning of June, I shall be down for a few
days in Notts. If so, I shall beat you up 'en passant' with
Hobhouse, who is endeavouring, like you and every body else, to
keep me out of scrapes.

"I meant to have written you a long letter, but I find I cannot. If
any thing remarkable occurs, you will hear it from me--if good; if
_bad_, there are plenty to tell it. In the mean time, do you be
happy.

"Ever yours, &c.

"P.S.--My best wishes and respects to Mrs. * *;--she is beautiful.
I may say so even to you, for I never was more struck with a
countenance."