Indeed, it is a duty first.

When my father dies I shall be head of the family--the family of which Uncle Roger, to whom we were related, was a member.

It is therefore meet and fitting that I should know something of our family branches and of their Seats.

I am not giving you time for much warning, so am coming on immediately--in fact, I shall arrive almost as soon as this letter.

But I want to catch you in the middle of your tricks.