The Squire, who thinks her a pure Virgin, and who knows nothing of my Character, resolved to send her into _Lincolnshire_, on Pretence of conveying her home; where our old Friend _Nanny Jewkes_ is Housekeeper, and where Miss had her small one by Parson _Williams_ about a Year ago. This is a Piece of News communicated to us by _Robin_ Coachman, who is intrusted by his Master to carry on this Affair privately for him: But we hang together, I believe, as well as any Family of Servants in the Nation. You will, I believe, Madam, wonder that the Squire, who doth not want Generosity, should never have mentioned a Settlement all this while, I believe it slips his Memory: But it will not be long first, no doubt: For, as I am convinced the young Lady will do nothing unbecoming your Daughter, nor ever admit him to taste her Charms, without something sure and handsome before-hand; so, I am certain, the Squire will never rest till they have danced _Adam_ and _Eve's_ kissing Dance together. Your Daughter set out Yesterday Morning, and told me, as soon as she arrived, you might depend on hearing from her. Be pleased to make my Compliments acceptable to Mrs. _Davis_ and Mrs. _Silvester_, and Mrs. _Jolly_, and all Friends, and permit me the Honour, Madam, to be with the utmost Sincerity, _Your most Obedient_, _Humble Servant_, LUCRETIA JERVIS. If the Squire should continue his Displeasure against me, so as to insist on the Warning he hath given me, you will see me soon, and I will lodge in the same House with you, if you have room, till I can provide for my self to my Liking. LETTER VIII. HENRIETTA MARIA HONORA ANDREWS _to_ LUCRETIA JERVIS. _Madam_, I Received the Favour of your Letter, and I find you have not forgot your usual Poluteness, which you learned when you was in keeping with a Lord. I am very much obliged to you for your Care of my Daughter, am glad to hear she hath taken such good Resolutions, and hope she will have sufficient Grace to maintain them. All Friends are well, and remember to you. You will excuse the Shortness of this Scroll; for I have Sprained my right Hand, with boxing three new made Officers.--Tho' to my Comfort, I beat them all. I rest, _Your Friend and Servant_, HENRIETTA, _&c._ LETTER IX. SHAMELA ANDREWS _to_ HENRIETTA MARIA HONORA ANDREWS. _Dear Mamma_, I Suppose Mrs. _Jervis_ acquainted you with what past 'till I left _Bedfordshire_; whence I am after a very pleasant Journey arrived in _Lincolnshire_, with your old Acquaintance Mrs. _Jewkes_, who formerly helped Parson _Williams_ to me; and now designs I see, to sell me to my Master; thank her for that; she will find two Words go to that Bargain. The Day after my Arrival here, I received a Letter from Mr. _Williams_, and as you have often desired to see one from him, I have inclosed it to you; it is, I think, the finest I ever received from that charming Man, and full of a great deal of Learning.