Part 4
TO NELLY.--“The MINSTREL BOY,” who left Gr . . . s T. n unknown to his friends about three weeks since. Was dressed in a rusty black surtout coat, common cloth waistcoat, trowsers marked with ink, and an old Caen hat. No ear for music. Pray return to your disconsolate friends. All will be forgiven, and Charlie will give up the front room.
286.--_Wednesday, October 22, 1851._
MRS. . . . . . N.--Be entreated. If you ever loved the father of your child, if you love your child, do not persevere in your absence, unless you would sacrifice A. F. or R. F. He is in a distressing state. For Annie’s sake, if not for his, a mutual friend prays you to WRITE at once to Mr. Hamilton, and say when and where you will meet A. F. The consequences of your silence will be serious.
287.--_Thursday, October 23, 1851._
Châtelaine wrote many days ago, but there was some mistake. Three received in all. Many thanks. Grandpapa is unwell, but sends his love to Châtelaine. Write soon.
288.--_Wednesday, October 29, 1851._
MRS. . . . . . N.--Your note has been received. It is evasive, cold, and cruel. It is incredible that you should be watched and coerced; if so, come at once to the man who is now fully prepared to be satisfactorily yours only, and for life. What accursed spirit holds you in thraldom, and can influence you to abandon your child and husband? In wretchedness he appeals to you against this influence. Let the feelings of your own good heart prevail. RETURN, if but for a few days, to your home, and confer with your husband. Nothing shall be done to mar your comfort or ease, but do not, for the will of others, sacrifice the peace of mind and health of the man you have professed to love above all others. Your husband, A. F.
289.--_Saturday, November 1, 1851._
NO. 20th.--S. lmpi F npi. npkl. C. hgo. F . opnl M. C. qlin F. ikpg npkl, loni ikpg F. lpgh, hqon, olq. nmkq hngo. & F. mpng, ihlm, iomn 6. mioq. M. & C hgo. F. nghm, mik, ihlm C. pkl F. igkl. F. C. igk. F. kmoq ihim. C. lnho, F. ikql. hipk o. q. gp. hmqk F. ikpg. lqin, lqip. nqmo. npih F. nmkq C. iko F. inqg, npi, npkl. F. nikg oing. ihlm, lkiq iolk & F. oghm, ihlm, oiph hkom. lg qp. F. oqip, S. link. M. F. oiph ihlm. C. qkin, S. qkgl. F. hnio. qlgo. hlk. F. npi C. lhmn, lgi & qkin, F. oing F. lqkh hmig B. qipm & F. hlkp. C. klmh & F. qolg, hnpq, hmig C. qknp. F. iph, npmh, npkl B. qkng F olq. ikh. B. qkng F. hmig C. nhgq. & F. hmig. qmlh. F. npqm. C. okiq & nphi F. oing. F. ihlm. E. qlhp. C. lgmh F. npi C. nhmg. E. lhpq.--J. de W.
290.--_Tuesday, November 4, 1851._
C. H. has RECEIVED his dear friend’s 82,750; kind remembrances, with thanks, in which Caroline and Louisa join--both unhappily married, residing with their father, and exerting themselves for his comfort and support. There are three sons, whom he never sees, and who, in his old age, afford him neither solace nor assistance. He will be rejoiced to receive the promised long letter.
291.--_Monday, November 10, 1851._
MRS. F . . . . . . . N.--The step you have taken has already had its effect. The letter received (indirectly) on Friday by A. F. was satisfactory, if you have acted in conformity with his entreaty. On Monday see our dear Annie, and I will meet you either at the Hudson’s in the morning, or at the Gate’s in the after noon, at their usual time: or any day but Tuesday.
292.--_Tuesday, November 11, 1851._
MRS. F . . . . . . . . N.--A. F. WAITED till 12. Can you not to your child spare one day from those who have so long engrossed your obedience, thoughts, actions, and feelings? Pause! Do not leave as you threatened. This day (Tuesday) see A. F. in the morning at friend Hudson’s, or at half past 3 where we parted weeks ago, on Wednesday, as arranged. +.
293.--_Wednesday, November 19, 1851._
MRS. F . . . . . . . N.--Is this not cruel? Two hours’ cold anxious waiting and watching. You evade meeting. You will not write. Come to R. F. at the same place, at 5 to-day (Wednesday): or on Thursday, at the same time and place, as on Tuesday. R. F. will wait till you come. Pray write to Hamilton. Do not go away!
294.--_Thursday, November 27, 1851._
M. V. W.--They are gone. COME BACK.--B. W·
295.--_Friday, December 5, 1851._
THE VIOLETS have been RECEIVED at St. Petersbourg, with many thanks.
296.--_Thursday, January 1, 1852._
S. lmpi F, npi npkl M. npi. C. lhmn. omgk. F, pil. B. hkq F, inqg nmkq hmio, iomn. ikph, ihpk pkli C. hgo. F. npi. E. lipg F. mpng ihlm kpni ikph 6 mioq. C okiq F. pil C npki F, npi. npkl. hoq iknq oiph ihlm C. lmi F nmkq oplg. C. lnho. F. qmlh npqm nmkq oplg F. ogq oqgp oing lpqi olhi npqm C. nhgq. F, npi. npkl. kgip. hmig C. klmh F. hlki mlp. ploh nmkq.oplg npqm, M. F, qmlh npkl. S. pkqg F. mhlg qik ikpg hkpg nmkq mo-qn. hnpq hmig C. qkin F. oing a, mpko. khq lqkh ikpg 15th pghq pmkn hmig. C. kgpm S. F. nmkq phqm. lopi olhi C. ngil iko. F, kmoi S lmgh. F, nmkq ikpg B. mh F. mqho olhi B. nlo, E. minl. F, pgnq lqom 6th S. lmpi. F, kqpo hipk mqho, pgiq nhog hiql.--J. de W.
297.--_Thursday, January 8, 1852._
CHATELAINE.--Why have you not written again? If you direct as your last, the LETTER will be forwarded. Grandpapa has been very ill in town, and consequently unable to comply with your request.
298.--_Thursday, January 22, 1852._
HUKKY BOY CHARLIE CALL ME FOOL--me cane. Lizzy, pray come home. Your husband and sisters are reconciled. All is arranged. One of your sisters is waiting your return at Notting-Hill.
299.--_Wednesday, January 28, 1852._
LIZZY.--Your LETTER is RECEIVED. I am at Notting-Hill, waiting to see you. Pray, for the sake of all that’s dear to you, come to me, or I will come to you. Write at once, as I cannot return home till I have seen you. All are friends. All is secret as yet. Much has been effected for your comfort.
300.--_Monday, February 2, 1852._
S. lmpi F. npi npkl. B qkng. F. oimg a khq. 19th nhgm, oing. lqkh. hmig Fiffy mlgi, W. de W. 27th nhgm, mpkh. nmkq, C. qpoh F. khg mqho, lopn. oiph. omnl hipo. knq, qgh. M. g. re. & Bt-s-n S onpg C. qhnp F. oimg. niqm. npnih. npkl. C. qkin F. khq hlk, C hgo, F, qgli, K, F, mhik mik npqm, C. klmh, nhgq, Inho omgk, mgil B, hkq, S lmpi, C. klmh F. khq, hlk, C. qknp. F. qgli, K & B. . . l. . . r it is iklm. hiki qmkl. ogq. oqgp. to E lhmn, F, qogp. Sinm--J. de W.
301.--_Tuesday, February 10, 1852._
TIG tjvhw it tig jfhiiwola og tig psgvw.--F. D. N.
302.--_Thursday, February 19, 1852._
ZUTRAVEN.--WARUM KOMMT ST. P. NICHT?
303.--_Friday, February 20, 1852._
TO EQUATOR.--Fortuna audaces juvat--vincit omnia veritas.--E. W.
304.--_Friday, February 20, 1852._
M. D. M. C.--My position towards you is truly painful. It is now in your power to relieve my suffering? Will you when we meet again (soon I hope) kindly let me know? Jemius.--Wednesday.
305.--_Monday, February 23, 1852._
AUT CÆSAR aut NULLUS. Indigo blue is willing.
306.--_Tuesday, February 24, 1852._
MONITOR.--J. N.
307.--_Monday, March 1, 1852._
S. lmpi F. npi C. qgnl. F. npi, pink C. hgo, F. oing to E. nhkp S. mng to F. ilgn hlip, mo, olmh, mioq C. lnho, F. npi C. qgnl S o. g nq B klmh F pil qolg npi. C. qgnl, S mng F. qgli K. l. . .t F. qmkl B, qnp. F qgli, B. l . . . r C. lpi, F. oiph. S ognq C omqk y pil, B. hkq. F. inqg in F, hnio C iko S kgip, F, olhi E, nqlk F. nho, hnlo C, nolk, knhp. F. oing to mlgi mkhg qhnl F. lpqi iomg S. lmpi. J. de W.
308.--_Tuesday, March 2, 1852._
QUIS EST CÆSAR?--Do, pray, enlighten me. The agonizing week’s delay has not been occasioned by J . . . . S.
309.--_Wednesday, March 3, 1852._
TO F. D. N., Glasgow, February 16th, 1852.--“The _Times_ is the Jefferies of the Press.” Beta, box 318, Post-office, Bristol.
310.--_Monday, March 8, 1852._
CIRCUMSPICE.--Box-moor, Herts.--E. W.
311.--_Tuesday, March 9, 1852._
R----. Thank you for the INFORMATION given a few months ago, respecting the letters sent to P . . . . . r. Write by to-morrow’s post, please. Fear not.--London-wall. Tom. Try to understand this mystery, 10.
312.--_Tuesday, March 9, 1852._
TO EQUATOR.--Circumspice.--Your great ship, the Christopher Columbus, when laden with indigo, opium, or the most costly merchandise of the East, never contained so much wealth as stands on that said hill.--E. W.
313.--_Wednesday, March 10, 1852._
INDIGO BLUE.--Where and how shall I send my address? I, too, have grown cautious at last. Are you as entirely ignorant as you seem? Be candid and careful as to this.
314.--_Thursday, March 11, 1852._
NOT to EQUATOR.--You might have saved yourself the trouble, and been the richer by 5_s._ Tom is sure to go to the wall without your telling him. The Ten is particularly happy, the chances being 10 to 1 that he will cross Earth’s central line, and then, being as invulnerable as Achilles, he will have nothing to fear. Tom will understand this mystery without trying.--E. W.
315.--_Friday, March 12, 1852._
AU SIMULACRE.--You have only precipitated your friends into the abyss of destruction. Ou pardonne à ceux que l’on méprise.--E. W.
316.--_Friday, March 12, 1852._
INDIGO BLUE.--Was I to say that my mind had not formed an idea of you, candour would indeed be wronged; but diffidence arises when I put this question; what claim have I to such kindness? Please send your address by letter to Alexis, Post-office, Chester; and, in order that the exchange may be mutual, my card will await you at the Post-office, Clifton, near Bristol.
317.--_Monday, March 15, 1852._
E. W.--What have I done to call forth such cruel remarks? Let me entreat you to favour me with some EXPLANATION. Enemies shall not long triumph over us if you will only join me in this declaration. Do not despair, or on any account give place to the dishonour of foes. In so far as I am concerned the matter has been confined to myself.--A. B. C.
318.--_Monday, March 15, 1852._
TO MY BELOVED EQUATOR.--When I visited the Great Exhibition I fancied Hampden, though refreshed with the living water from the Crystal Fountain, frowned at me; I hope our great countryman is now convinced we have not degenerated, and that his impersonation has resumed its accustomed serenity. Ce n’est que le premier pas qui coute, c’est fait; et c’en est fait d’eux. Vous voyez, la Providence n’est pas toujours avec les forts bataillons.--E. W.
319.--_Tuesday, March 16, 1852._
HONEST, HONEST ALEXIS! What a strange coincidence! Remove the last syllable, and there was, once, a great man, one of the self-constituted, sacred race, known by that cognomen, whom I,--for which, of course, I shall never be forgiven,--transformed--as I intend to serve many more--into a city spectre. Honest, honest Alexis! may that never be your fate. Candour would then indeed be wronged.--E. W.
320.--_Thursday, March 18, 1852._
E. W. by TELEGRAPH.--What are you alluding to? SEND YOUR ADDRESS. Direct immediately. I was much disappointed at not receiving it on Saturday, and have been in the greatest agony ever since. You are freely forgiven; extend your mercy to Alexis.
321.--_Friday, March 19, 1852._
I AM COME. I will wait but this day and to-morrow. Remember, “Now or never.”
322.--_Friday, March 19, 1852._
TO CHARYBDIS.--AGRICOLAE FILIUS WAITS.--Aut Terrae filius aut Fortunae filius.
323.--_Friday, March 19, 1852._
WHAT AM I ALLUDING TO? The Customs. You will only deceive the superficial fools of the nation--Alexis. A. B. C. & Telegraph being Siamese twins, the answer given to Alexis will do for the lot.--E. W.
324.--_Saturday, March 20, 1852._
DOOR-MAT and BEANS TO-NIGHT.
325.--_Tuesday, March 23, 1852._
E. W.--Author of anonymous correspondence, look at home. Conscience does not accuse me of even attempting to deceive. You have, however, been playing the game of deception for several years, until, judging from your exasperated feelings, you are at last tired that your bait has not taken. Have you a conscience? This is doubted by some, whilst others think that you have, but that it dwells far beneath its usual seat. Alexis bids you farewell.
326.--_Friday, March 26, 1852._
IT IS THE MAN--Yes, it is the man.
327.--_Wednesday, March 31, 1852._
OUI, je suis le serpent nourri dans votre sein; mais, pour le bien et peut être pour le bonheur de mon pays, et, quoique vous soyez de la race sacrée, il faut bien vous en souvenir, que mon sang ne soit pas l’eau de fossé.--E. W.
328.--_Thursday, April 1, 1852._
RESTITUTION.--The COMPOSITION will be ACCEPTED, and this will be considered final.
329.--_Friday, April 2, 1852._
S. lmpi C. qgnl. C. lnho, in (qo) F, qmkg C. okiq. E qlhp. C. nghq C. nhok. & klmh F, oqhi C. mgil F qik C. qgnl, C hgo C qgnl S. olqh. E nhkp. C nkh, B. qlpm F, kqno. F. oilg F, oqhi nohg 50th F, mlgi pgmq F, klgh ophg F, op B. . . . ts. n., F, kmon C. mlon F, iokg 14th F, mnhq C. hngm K--t. F, hmig, F, lkhi pkmi, oqgp. S mnhk mnl F, mhn R----e F, komq F, mik. 71½ N, 101 W. F. klih F, plmk gkmg S mihl D, olg.--J. de W.
330.--_Wednesday, April 7, 1852._
HARRY.--I said you were insane, when you wrote a portion of a letter which H. concluded. Your presence or address is required on urgent business. Write to the “Butterfly Seal,” or call upon me at F---- Street.--Harry the 2nd.
331.--_Saturday, April 24, 1852._
DOUBTFUL PRINCIPLES.--I entreat you to WRITE me the REAL TRUTH, or disgrace must fall on all here. I can bear no more.
332.--_Saturday, April 24, 1852._
BURY MY BONES.--BONES is earnestly requested to RETURN to his friends, and he shall immediately receive the remnant.
333.--_Tuesday, April 27, 1852._
DOUBTFUL Principles.--I by no means acknowledge this title. It is too bad of you. You are evidently laying to my charge things which I know not, and are crucifying me for the machinations of others. Where may I ADDRESS a Letter?
334.--_Thursday, April 29, 1852._
KITSY.--They wound deeply, but cannot destroy. You shall know all ere long.--April 28, 1852.
335.--_Saturday, May 1, 1852._
SOCIAL BRICKS, remember May 5th, at 6 p.m.
336.--_Saturday, May 1, 1852._
TUESDAY.--Quite correct. Quietly wrapt up in mystery and silk. I have seen it before mixed with others of different colour. One of the two letters you address answers the question of initials. Homage to the truth, to discretion.
337.--_Saturday, May 1, 1852._
S. lmpi at C. qgnl F. ikpg oinm pgmq 20th omp. hmip lqoh, hkom, hpgl kmhg, qik, lign. hoq hipo C. omgk B. hkq qkog &. F. ikpq qolg. in ikpg, mino, hmng okip, ikpg. khg to M. & P. pnog at hqon. hlkg nqlh. M. & P. C. nkh B. qlpm F. mp. C qonp. in F. mghk mgk at lgpq qik C qgnl & F hlnm, hqi C. mnq. F. oqgp kmon. omp 22d F. khmn B. . ts . . lgmh, oing npi qik C. hgo F. lgmh. oing to E nhkp F, ihpk hkoq C. iko S mki E mnqi B qglp F mik to E. nigm 1st F. mpqn B nlo. Fnipk C. ngil F. ongq lmgh.--J. de W.
338.--_Monday, May 3, 1852._
I KNOW the points of attack, but you need not fear. The parties who advance them do not know all. You shall. A true and (I doubt not) satisfactory account will be given you of everything.
339.--_Thursday, May 13, 1852._
EIGHTH MAY.--You are not despised--quite the contrary.
340.--_Friday, May 14, 1852._
EIGHTH MAY.--I feel delighted, and shall get mad with joy. Pray do ANSWER.
341.--_Saturday, May 15, 1852._
EIGHTH MAY.--Heed not yesterday’s device.
342.--_Monday, May 17, 1852._
AT SUCH an HOUR--at SUCH a PLACE. I cannot appoint until after the 20th.
343.--_Monday, May 17, 1852._
EIGHTH MAY.--The advertisement under this head on the 15th is not inserted by the same party as that of the 14th.
344.--_Monday, May 17, 1852._
EIGHTH MAY.--Remember my request of the 14th May. Say no more. Don’t heed other persons’ advices or devices.
345.--_Wednesday, May 19, 1852._
C. J.--Look for the third in my name. It is difficult for me to communicate through the medium of a newspaper. “Sincere Regard,” exquisite taste, but apparently no faith. I am not ungrateful. I only wish for your ADDRESS by to-morrow’s post.--J. 1851 to 1852.
346.--_Thursday, May 20-31, 1852._
AT SUCH an HOUR, at such a place, on Friday, the 21st, at 7 o’clock in the morning.
347.--_Thursday, May 20, 1852._
EIGHTH of MAY.--Will you write to identify the party? very anxious.
348.--_Tuesday, June 1, 1852._
S. lmpi at. F, npkl, C, lnho & inqo, F, nhmp., mqln, omnl F, hnio, C. hgo F, mik, the S, oqlg in, E. mgqk. F. qmkg iqhk by hnio, iom, B hkq F. npkl. C omgk. B hkq & F, qolg at, E, loqk B ogki F, oing nik hkom, C lnho. M & C qlin F. mik to E ng.qi P. to C. nhgq. C klmh at F npkl, all the hkpg. in lgiq hqon hkmn, oing lpqi to kpng hipo. C. qkin & the F. qolg, S, lmpi B. qkng, S. lmpi F. oimg the C. omkq. F, olhi qgli C. ngil.--J. de W.
349.--_Wednesday, June 2, 1852._
QUAL GIOJA per me é stato il rivederte. Ahiem? quasi ti credera perduta è per sempre.
350.--_Monday, June 7, 1852._
M. J.
94039.--J. K.
351.--_Monday, June 7, 1852._
MARY HAMILTON. Wednesday, June 9, or Thursday, the 10th.
352.--_Tuesday, June 8, 1852._
J.--Let the result be what it may, you, and others too, have what is asked of an individual under the initials W. S. If by this time you have only learned to extend kindness to another, instead of cruelty to me, I shall rest content, as some good will then have been derived.
353.--_Monday, June 14, 1852._
QUERIDA, Querida, je t’en prie de REPONDRE ne seras tu constant que contre moi.
354.--_Wednesday, June 16, 1852._
AMOR! Amor!--C’est bien en vain, le coeur était lié, qu’on affranchit la main.--Resurgam.--E. J. W.
355.--_Monday, June 21, 1852._
BOCAJ.--ALL’S WELL. A fearful blank in existence, caused by separation. Hope is the greatest consolation. Time alone will set all right. Keep up spirits for the sake of the ever-devoted one.--London, June 19, 1852.
356.--_Wednesday, June 23, 1852._
I AM AN ASS.--A letter is sent to your post-office, directed to my bird’s name.
357.--_Wednesday, June 23, 1852._
MY Stature gives no inch, I throw away, and my bosom’s lord sits lightly on his throne. Il faut qu’il finisse.--E. J. W.
358.--_Saturday, June 26-30, 1852._
E. A. S.--Nowley Rowley 4th and 7th.--July 3-22, Received.--The boat was locked; a letter was waiting. The hour was not named. London address, 19, Clifford Street, Bond Street. Hall and Exhibition. I wish to see you.
359.--_Tuesday, June 29, 1852._
YOUR GOOD FRIEND regrets the step you have taken. Can it not be recalled till an explanation be given? Your honour and happiness are most sincerely desired. Quant à moi, j’ai tout perdu par vous, je resterais content si c’étoit pour vous, mais cette satisfaction m’est refusée. Santé, biens, bonheur, touts departis. Soyez heureux. Bonne foi.
360.--_Thursday, July 1, 1852._
S. lmpi. F, npi C. qgnl & F, pil pink, C hgo & B hkq F. npi C qgnl. F, qmk, C. okiq & npki F, npqm too, C omgk (nhqk) B pikl F, oimg a mpko. khq. C hgo F. oimg an oph npgm for 3 mioq C klmh at F, npkl, B. mipn. F, npqm too, C omgk F, qolg & mik at E. loqk for 6. F, hmkp. ikpg Ex . . r . . t . . n. F oing olhi npog C holk F, nqgm ohiq mogk mqho olhi C. iko B qkng & F. qolg S lmpi. F. ihpg hkpg onpm. C. kgql F. mik, iomn hkom C qkin. F, oghm. hipo npkl. S mpqg.--J. de W.
361.--_Friday, July 2, 1852._
TO the + on the LETTER.--Believe nothing, except that the “Hair Chain” is and ever will be faithful. Courage.
362.--_Monday, July 5, 1852._
WHERE the Teuton intermixes with the slave, and three of Neptune’s great European tributaries have their source, and also vile man is restored by the revivifying powers of nature; there, clothed in humility, sits beauty enshrined in youthful loveliness. La fin ou la lutte--à toi toujours.--E. J. W.
363.--_Monday, July 5, 1852._
BOCAJ.--All’s well! Every day lessens the dreadful separation. Being obliged to agree with two dear tried friends, who saw the last, no other communication can appear, but future benefit will fully repay the present very great loss. Time and silence cannot part such faithfully attached hearts. Farewell! Keep up spirits for the sake of the ever-devoted one. All must end prosperously. July 3, 1852.
364.--_Tuesday, July 6, 1852._
K. W.--I am not changed. Why so unkind as to think so? But may not time and absence lead you to forget, beset as you will be by trials and temptations? Can you resolve to resist them? To remain firm and faithful to the end? Forget not past dangers. Have confidence in the future. Endure for a short time longer. Be cheerful; be happy; and be sure of the constant devotion of one who doats on you.
365.--_Wednesday, July 7, 1852._
WONDERFUL! Thy star in conjunction with mine against the great globe itself! nor Afric’s poisonous vapours, nor Asia’s caloric, nor America’s life-absorbing ether, nor Europa’s invigorating breezes--fortune’s sycophants, nor adversity’s treason--shall ever loose those sharp hooks of steel with which I clasp thee to my heart;--France’s terpsichorean votary, Rome’s javelined gladiator, and London’s belted champion, were never lighter of foot, nor stronger of nerve, than Fortune’s spoilt and favourite child.--E. J. W.
366.--_Friday, July 16, 1852._
IF the Writer is not mistaken, a certain party has been, is being, and will continue to be trifled with by others, so long as absence is preferred to presence.
367.--_Friday, July 16, 1852._
K. W.--How is it NO COMMUNICATION is received from Quebec upon points respecting which candour and openness were entreated, that no mistake might hereafter occur? You are besought to let nothing stand in the way of such an explanation. Let it be full, unreserved, sincere--and be sure the future must be happier to all parties by its being so. Conceal nothing. Express your wishes distinctly--fearlessly. Do not suffer those you love to act in the dark. If changed in any respect, hesitate not to say so. God bless you. Write as before.
368.--_Monday, July 19, 1852._
ABSENCE is NOT PREFERRED to PRESENCE. No, no. But I must know positively if this is from you. Then I should be only too glad to tell all immediately.
369.--_Monday, July 19, 1852._