But as I have shewn you what may be hoped from my friendship, it may not be improper to represent what may be the consequences of my resentment.

My attorney, to whom your late bond has been transferred, threatens hard, nor do I know how to prevent the course of justice, except by paying the money myself, which, as I have been at some expences lately, previous to my intended marriage, is not so easy to be done.

And then my steward talks of driving for the rent: it is certain he knows his duty; for I never trouble myself with affairs of that nature.

Yet still I could wish to serve you, and even to have you and your daughter present at my marriage, which is shortly to be solemnized with Miss Wilmot; it is even the request of my charming Arabella herself, whom I hope you will not refuse.' 'Mr Thornhill,' replied I, 'hear me once for all: as to your marriage with any but my daughter, that I never will consent to; and though your friendship could raise me to a throne, or your resentment sink me to the grave, yet would I despise both.

Thou hast once wofully, irreparably, deceived me.