17/30 I fear, reverend sir, that you will see much here that will scandalise you; much lightness and indecorum. Pleasanter far would it be to me to see a large congregation of the elders flocking together to a godly meeting, than crowds assembled for such a profane purpose. My cousin is a young man, Mr.Dewhurst, and wishes to join the revel. But we must make allowances, worthy and reverend sir, until the world shall improve. |