Secresy; or, Ruin on the Rock

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Fenwick Eliza. Secresy; or, Ruin on the Rock

ELIZA B —

VOLUME I

LETTER I. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO THE HONOURABLE GEORGE VALMONT

LETTER II. FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER III. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO SIBELLA VALMONT

LETTER IV. FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER V. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO SIBELLA VALMONT

LETTER VI. FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER VII. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO SIBELLA VALMONT

LETTER VIII. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER IX. FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER X. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO SIBELLA VALMONT

LETTER XI. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XII. FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER XIII. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XIV. FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER XV. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN

BILLET. FROM SIBELLA TO CLEMENT

LETTER XVI. FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

LETTER XVII. FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

VOLUME II

LETTER I. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO SIBELLA VALMONT

LETTER II. THE SAME – TO THE SAME

LETTER III. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER IV. FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER V. FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER VI. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO SIBELLA VALMONT

LETTER VII. FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

LETTER VIII. FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER IX. TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

LETTER X. FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

LETTER XI. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO SIBELLA VALMONT

LETTER XII. FROM JANETTEA LAUNDY TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

LETTER XIII. FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME

LETTER XIV. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XV. FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

LETTER XVI. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XVII. FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

VOLUME III

LETTER I. FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

LETTER II. FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

LETTER III. FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER IV. FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME

LETTER V. FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER VI. FROM THE SAME – TO THE SAME

LETTER VII. FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

TO GEORGE VALMONT ESQ

LETTER VIII. FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

LETTER IX. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT

LETTER X. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XI. FROM LORD FILMAR TO JANETTA LAUNDY

LETTER XII. ANSWER

LETTER XIII. FROM LORD FILMAR TO JANETTA LAUNDY

LETTER XIV. FROM JANETTA LAUNDY TO LORD FILMAR

LETTER XV. FROM LORD FILMAR TO JANETTA LAUNDY

LETTER XVI. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XVII. FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

LETTER XVIII. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XIX. FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER XX. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XXI. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO SIBELLA VALMONT

LETTER XXII. FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

LETTER XXIII. FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER XXIV. FROM JANETTA LAUNDY TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

LETTER XXV. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XXVI. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO JANETTA LAUNDY

LETTER XXVII. FROM JANETTA LAUNDY TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

LETTER XXVIII. FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY

LETTER XXIX. FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO GEORGE VALMONT

LETTER XXX. FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER XXXI. FROM THE SAME TO THE SAME

LETTER XXXII. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN

LETTER XXXIII. FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

LETTER XXXIV. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO LADY BARLOWE

LETTER XXXV. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO GEORGE VALMONT

LETTER XXXVI. LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

LETTER XXXVII. FROM GEORGE VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN

LETTER XXXVIII. FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER

LETTER XXXIX. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO GEORGE VALMONT

LETTER XL. FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO LORD FILMAR

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What does the world care about either you or me? Nothing. But we care for each other, and I grasp at every opportunity of telling it. A letter, they may say, would do as well for that purpose as a dedication. I say no; for a letter is a sort of corruptible substance, and these volumes may be IMMORTAL. Beside, it is perhaps my pride to write a dedication and your pride to receive one. I desire the world then to let it pass; for, to tell them a truth – you have paid me for it before-hand.

But though you denied me the charm of associating with your niece, you will not also refuse me her correspondence? A letter, Sir, cannot waft down your draw-bridges; the spirit of my affection breathed therein cannot disenchant her from the all-powerful spell of your authority. No. And you surely will not forbid an indulgence so endearing to us, while unimportant to yourself. Already I feel assured of your consent; and, with my thanks, dismiss the subject.

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It was in vain the company expressed their disgust at so miserable an object; in vain my mother and Sir Thomas commanded her to rise and withdraw. She would, in her imperfect language, curse the climate of Britain. She would intreat them to send her back to her own country. She would relate the history of her griefs, till combined recollections, or perhaps the frigid countenances of those around her, wrought a passionate flood of tears; and she then quietly suffered the footman to conduct her from the room.

The rigid Countess of Ulson instantly began a severe investigation of the folly of the young Indian, who sent so far for his mother, while his own prosperity was yet wavering and uncertain. Lady Barlowe and the young ladies appeared disconcerted. The Earl of Ulson had dined in his own chamber. Colonel Ridson often shifted his seat. Mrs. Ashburn and Sir Thomas Barlowe gave their assent to the invective of Lady Ulson, adding at the same time all the shades of imprudence in the mother's enterprise. They agreed, however, in the necessity of affording her some relief. Two guineas from Sir Thomas, and two from Mrs. Ashburn was the vast sum contributed; and, with this four guineas, the servant was ordered to deliver the following commands: That she should immediately go back to London, where she might easily find employment for her support, till her son should know she was in England, and remit money for her return to India.

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