thing but reason to be satisfied with the conduct of S. He
is cropping the ground most unmercifully, and is sending sacks
of game off the premises every week. Surely he must be mad, as
he knows I can turn him out next Michaelmas. God bless you.
Kind regards to Dr. M. Take care of this.

GEORGE BORROW.

To Mrs. MacOubrey

DEAR HENRIETTA,--I was glad to hear that you had obtained your
dividend. I was afraid that you would never get it. I shall be
happy to see you and Dr. M. about the end of the month.
Michaelmas is near at hand, when your half-year's interest
becomes due. God bless you. Kind remembrances to Dr. M.

GEORGE BORROW.

OULTON, LOWESTOFT, _November 29th, 1874._

DEAR HENRIETTA,--I send a cheque for L15, which will settle the
interest account up to Michaelmas last. On receipt of this have
the kindness to send me a line. I have been to Norwich, and now
know all about your affair. I saw Mr. Durrant, who, it seems,
is the real head of the firm to which I go. He received me in
the kindest manner, and said he was very glad to see me. I
inquired about J.P.'s affairs. He appeared at first not
desirous to speak about them, but presently became very
communicative. I inquired who had put the matter into Chancery,
and he told me he himself, which I was very glad to hear. I
asked whether the mortgagees would get their money, and he
replied that he had no doubt they eventually would, as far as
principal was concerned. I spoke about interest, but on that
point he gave me slight hopes. He said that the matter, if not
hurried, would turn out tolerably satisfactory, but if it were,
very little would be obtained. It appears that the unhappy
creature who is gone had been dabbling in post obit bonds, at
present almost valueless, but likely to become available. He
was in great want of money shortly before he died. Now, dear,
pray keep up your spirits; I hope and trust we shall meet about
Christmas. Kind regards to Dr. M.

GEORGE BORROW.

Keep this. Send a line by return of post.

To Mrs. MacOubrey

DEAR HENRIETTA,--I thought I would write to you as it seems a
long time since I heard from you. I have been on my expedition
and have come back safe. I had a horrible time of it on the
sea--smal