You will be surprised I give you this trouble, when it would seem more natural to address my father directly in his own affairs.

But I have yet had no assurance that his eyes are opened to the character of a person against whom you have often, I know, warned him, and whose baneful influence has been the occasion of these distresses.

And as I owe the means of relieving Sir Arthur to the generosity of a matchless friend, it is my duty to take the most certain measures for the supplies being devoted to the purpose for which they were destined,--and I know your wisdom and kindness will see that it is done.

My friend, as he claims an interest in your regard, will explain some views of his own in the enclosed letter.

The state of the post-office at Fairport being rather notorious, I must send this letter to Tannonburgh; but the old man Ochiltree, whom particular circumstances have recommended as trustworthy, has information when the packet is likely to reach that place, and will take care to forward it.