Book contents
- Frontmatter
- CONTENTS
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Select Bibliography
- Note on the Text
- The Invisible Spy
- BOOK I
- BOOK II
- VOL. II
- BOOK III
- BOOK IV
- CHAP. I In which the Author confesses having been guilty of petty larceny; but hopes that the fact is of such a nature as will not come under the cognizance of the law; and also that it merits forgiveness fr om those into whose hands this work may fall, as the chief motive for committing it was to oblige the public
- CHAP. II If there be any reader, in this very pious and religious age, that may happen to have too tender and scrupulous a conscience to benefit himself by the receipt of stolen goods, the author thinks it highly necessary to give him notice, that it will be best for his peace of mind to avoid looking either into this or some of the succeeding chapters.
- CHAP. III Presents the Reader with the continuance of Selima's Story, as related by herself, in several epistles to her friend, in a very natural and affecting manner
- CHAP. IV Contains the Conclusion of Selima's letters
- CHAP. V Consists chiefly of some reflections of the Author's own on false Taste,– the mistaken road in the pursuit of Fame, and the folly of an ill-directed emulation; to which are added, a few faint sketches taken from the Most amiable originals in modern life, and exhibited in the hope of seeing them finish'd by a more able pencil for the improvement of the public.
- CHAP. VI Gives a succinct relation of two pretty extraordinary adventures that presented themselves to the Author in a morning ramble; – which accounts, if they are not found altogether so improving as some few readers might have full as good a plea to the approbation of the town in general, – that of being very diverting
- CHAP. VII Is calculated rather for admonition than entertainment, and therefore is likely to be but little relish'd; – especially as it may happen to give a pretty severe slap on the faces of some who think themselves too great or too wise for amendment
- CHAP. VIII Is a continuance of what the former but began; – whoever therefore is not pleased with the porch, had best not venture farther, lest he should meet with something yet more disagreeable within
- CHAP. IX Concludes a narrative which has somewhat in it that will, in a manner, compel those who shall be most offended, to counterfeit an approbation, for the sake of their own interest and reputation
- Volume 3
- Contents to the Third Volume
- VOL. III
- BOOK V
- BOOK VI
- BOOK VII
- BOOK VIII
- Editorial Notes
- Silent Corrections
CHAP. IV - Contains the Conclusion of Selima's letters
from BOOK IV
- Frontmatter
- CONTENTS
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Select Bibliography
- Note on the Text
- The Invisible Spy
- BOOK I
- BOOK II
- VOL. II
- BOOK III
- BOOK IV
- CHAP. I In which the Author confesses having been guilty of petty larceny; but hopes that the fact is of such a nature as will not come under the cognizance of the law; and also that it merits forgiveness fr om those into whose hands this work may fall, as the chief motive for committing it was to oblige the public
- CHAP. II If there be any reader, in this very pious and religious age, that may happen to have too tender and scrupulous a conscience to benefit himself by the receipt of stolen goods, the author thinks it highly necessary to give him notice, that it will be best for his peace of mind to avoid looking either into this or some of the succeeding chapters.
- CHAP. III Presents the Reader with the continuance of Selima's Story, as related by herself, in several epistles to her friend, in a very natural and affecting manner
- CHAP. IV Contains the Conclusion of Selima's letters
- CHAP. V Consists chiefly of some reflections of the Author's own on false Taste,– the mistaken road in the pursuit of Fame, and the folly of an ill-directed emulation; to which are added, a few faint sketches taken from the Most amiable originals in modern life, and exhibited in the hope of seeing them finish'd by a more able pencil for the improvement of the public.
- CHAP. VI Gives a succinct relation of two pretty extraordinary adventures that presented themselves to the Author in a morning ramble; – which accounts, if they are not found altogether so improving as some few readers might have full as good a plea to the approbation of the town in general, – that of being very diverting
- CHAP. VII Is calculated rather for admonition than entertainment, and therefore is likely to be but little relish'd; – especially as it may happen to give a pretty severe slap on the faces of some who think themselves too great or too wise for amendment
- CHAP. VIII Is a continuance of what the former but began; – whoever therefore is not pleased with the porch, had best not venture farther, lest he should meet with something yet more disagreeable within
- CHAP. IX Concludes a narrative which has somewhat in it that will, in a manner, compel those who shall be most offended, to counterfeit an approbation, for the sake of their own interest and reputation
- Volume 3
- Contents to the Third Volume
- VOL. III
- BOOK V
- BOOK VI
- BOOK VII
- BOOK VIII
- Editorial Notes
- Silent Corrections
Summary
LETTER VII.
To Belinda, at Bath.
Dearest Belinda,
Now may all the Gods of love and wit inspire my pen to describe to you as it deserves, the bless'd reverse in my condition since the last melancholy epistle you receiv'd from me; – I was then plung'd in the lowest pit of deep despair, and am now raised to the highest summit of human felicity: – in a word, I am the contracted spouse of Dorantes; and as soon as the preparations for our wedding can be got ready, shall be the declared *****of******.
Methinks I see the surprise I put you in; – you will doubtless cry out, – How can this be! when Dorantes has already confess'd himself the lawful husband of another! – It seems, indeed, a paradox, – yet stands in no need of school-learning to be explain'd, – as you will presently discover.
After the loss of both my lovers, as I then imagined, I scarce did any thing but lie upon the bed and weep for two whole days together; – my father, instead of saying any thing to console my afflictions, added to them by his reproaches; – he told me, – that he knew what it would come to; – that dressing myself up like a Bartholomew-baby would never get me an husband, – and such like stuff, as you know his low way of expressing himself; – but thank Heaven the tables are now turned upon him; and if respect for my mamma did not restrain me, I should return his flouts with interest.
One afternoon, as I was sitting at the window with the sash drawn up, musing on my unhappy fate, I saw Dorantes's chariot come to the door; – while his footman knock'd, he look'd out and made me a very respectful bow; – I was amaz'd, but thought it would be too gross an affront, to a man of his quality, to be denied to him as he saw I was at home; nor had I time for such a thing, if I would have done it; for the maid who open'd the door shew'd him directly up stairs.
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- The Invisible Spyby Eliza Haywood, pp. 189 - 194Publisher: Pickering & ChattoFirst published in: 2014