g myself one of the first in her esteem and friendship, and of
shewing her all those little pleasing attentions so dear to a sensible
heart; attentions in which her _lover_ is astonishingly remiss: he
is at Montreal, and I am told was gay and happy on his journey thither,
though he left his mistress behind.

I have spent two very happy days at Silleri, with Emily and your
friend Bell Fermor: to-morrow I meet them at the governor's, where
there is a very agreable assembly on Thursday evenings. Adieu!

Yours,
Ed. Rivers.

I shall write again by a ship which sails next week.

LETTER 39.

To John Temple, Esq; Pall Mall.

Quebec, Oct. 18.

I have this moment a letter from Madame Des Roches, the lady at
whose house I spent a week, and to whom I am greatly obliged. I am so
happy as to have an opportunity of rendering her a service, in which I
must desire your assistance.

'Tis in regard to some lands belonging to her, which, not being
settled, some other person has applied for a grant of at home. I send
you the particulars, and beg you will lose no time in entering a
_caveat_, and taking other proper steps to prevent what would be an
act of great injustice: the war and the incursions of the Indians in
alliance with us have hitherto prevented these lands from being
settled, but Madame Des Roches is actually in treaty with some Acadians
to settle them immediately. Employ all your friends as well as mine if
necessary; my lawyer will direct you in what manner to apply, and pay
the expences attending the application. Adieu!

Yours,
Ed. Rivers.

LETTER 40.

To Miss Rivers, Clarges Street.

Silleri, Oct. 20.

I danced last night till four o'clock in the morning (if you will
allow the expression), without being the least fatigued: the little
Fitzgerald was my partner, who grows upon me extremely; the monkey has
a way of being attentive and careless by turns, which has an amazing
effect; nothing attaches a woman of my temper so much to a lover as her
being a little in fear of losing him; and he keeps up the spirit of the
thing admirably.

Your brother and Emily danced together, and I think I never saw
either of them look so handsome; she was a thousand times more admired
at this ball than the first, and reason good, for she was a thousand
times more agreable; your brother is really a charming fellow, he is
an immense favorite with the ladies; he has that very pleasing gen