Servants were posted at the distance of six miles to carry intelligence when we should approach.--I suppose in their way back it was proclaim'd in the village:--men, women, and children, lined the road a mile from the Abbey, throwing up their hats with loud huzzaing,--bells ringing in every adjacent parish;--bonfires on every rising ground;--in short, we were usher'd in like conquerors.--The coachmen whipp'd up their horses full speed through the park;--thump, thump, went my heart, when by a number of lights I discover'd we were just at the house. What sensations did I feel when the carriages stopp'd!--At the entrance stood Sir James and Lady Powis,--the Chaplain,--Mr. Morgan,--Captain Risby,--you know their characters, Madam;--every servant in the house with a light:--but who could have stay'd within at this juncture? The first coach that drove up was Lady Mary's. Out sprang Lord Darcey, Miss Powis in his hand; both in a moment lock'd in parental embraces.--Good heaven, what extasy!--I thought Mr. Watson and Mr. Morgan would have fought a duel which should first have folded Miss Powis in his arms, whilst Sir James and Lady Powis quitted her to welcome Lady Mary.--We were all receiv'd tenderly affectionate:--a reception none can have an idea of, but those who have been at Barford Abbey. In my way to the house, I suppose I had a hundred kisses:--_God knows from whom_.--What can I say of Lord Hampstead's family?--what of Mr. Molesworth?--The general notice taken of him is sufficient.--Absolutely that charming man will be spoil'd.--Pity to set him up for an idol!--I hope he will not _always_ expect to be worshipp'd--Mr. Risby _too_--Well, I'll mention you all, one after another, as fast as possible.--Let me see, where did I leave off?--Oh! we were just out of our carriages.--And now for the pathetics:--an attempt;--a humble attempt only. Lady Powis, Lady Mary, and their darling, had given us the slip.--What could be done?--I mean with Mr. Morgan:--he was quite outrageous.--What could be done? I repeat.--Why Sir James, to pacify him, said, we should all go and surprize them in his Lady's dressing-room.--We did go;--we did surprize them;--great God! in what an attitude!--The exalted Lady Powis at the feet of Lady Mary;--Miss Powis kneeling by her;--she endeavouring to raise them.--I said it would be an attempt at the pathetics;--it must be an attempt:--I can proceed no farther.