We abstained from waking him, and followed his steps
until he returned of his own accord to his bed-chamber. The next
morning, I grieve to say, all the bad symptoms came back; and none of
the remedies employed have succeeded in getting the better of them yet.
By the doctor's advice, we refrained from telling the admiral what had
happened. He is still under the impression that he passed the night as
usual in his own room.
"I have been careful to enter into all the particulars of this
unfortunate accident, because neither Mr. Mazey nor myself desire to
screen ourselves from blame, if blame we have deserved. We both acted
for the best, and we both beg and pray you will consider our responsible
situation, and come as soon as possible to St. Crux. Our honored master
is very hard to manage; and the doctor thinks, as we do, that your
presence is wanted in the house.
"I remain, sir, with Mr. Mazey's respects and my own, your humble
servant,
"SOPHIA DRAKE."
V.
_From George Bartram to Miss Garth._
"St. Crux, April 22d.
"DEAR MISS GARTH--Pray excuse my not thanking you sooner for your kind
and consoling letter. We are in sad trouble at St.
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