7/23 I am growing great in Latin verses, and neglect the laces of my boots. Doctor Strong refers to me in public as a promising young scholar. Mr.Dick is wild with joy, and my aunt remits me a guinea by the next post. Who is this young butcher? There is a vague belief abroad, that the beef suet with which he anoints his hair gives him unnatural strength, and that he is a match for a man. |