I am visited by Freeman, with whom I appear in Public, and am caressed--am sent for by Lord Quiverwit, whose Presence I quit flung--Narcissa is carried off by her Brother--I intend to pursue him, and am dissuaded by my Friend--engage in Play, and lose all my Money--set out for London--try my Fortune at the Gaming Table without success--receive a letter from Narcissa--bilk my Tailor While I entertained myself with these reflections, the news of the duel, being communicated by some unknown channel, spread all over the town.

I was visited by Freeman, who testified his surprise at finding me; for it was told, that Lord Quiverwit being dead of his wounds, I had absconded, in order to avoid the cognizance of the law.

I asked, if people guessed the occasion of the quarrel; and, understanding it was attributed to his lordship's resentment of my reply in the Long Room, confirmed that conjecture, glad to find Narcissa unsuspected.

My friend, after I had assured him that my antagonist was in no danger, wished me joy of the event, than which, he said, nothing could happen more opportunely to support the idea he had given of my character to his friends, among whom he had been very assiduous in my behalf.
On the strength of this assurance, I went with him to the coffee-house, where I was saluted by a great many of those very persons who had shunned me the preceding day; and I found everybody making merry with the story of Melinda's French gallant.

While I remained in this place, I received a message from Lord Quiverwit, desiring, if I were not engaged, to see me at his house.
Thither I immediately repaired, and was conducted to an apartment where I was received by his lordship in bed.