His phosphoric matches shortly threw a light upon the subject, and he entered the apartment; when, what was the surprise and astonishment of the whole party at the discovery of their situation! The old Gentleman swore, stormed, and bullied, declaring he would have satisfaction! that he would commence a civil suit! The Military Hero told him it would be too civil by half, and was in fact more than he expected;--reminded him of the ten pounds he had received as agency for promoting his amours;--informed him he had performed the character recommended by him most admirably.

The old man was almost choked with rage; but perceiving he had spread a snare for himself, was compelled to hear and forbear, while the lover bolted, wishing him a good night, and singing, "Locks, bolts, and bars, I defy you," as an admirable lesson in return for the blustering manner in which he had received information of the success of his own scheme.
"Mr.C---- on the opposite side is a Money-procurer or lender, a very accommodating sort of person, who negociates meetings and engagements between young borrowers, who care not what they pay for money, and old lenders, who care not who suffers, so they can obtain enormous interest for their loans.

He is a venerable looking man, and is known to most of the young Bloods who visit here.

His father was a German Cook in a certain kitchen.

He set up for a Gentleman at his father's death, and was taken particular notice of by Lord G----, ~170~~and indeed by all the turf.