This was a pretty home-thrust; it put him more on his guard for the present; but had he behav'd like an angel, I must have hated him. He was _very_ respectful, _very_ ceremonious, and _very_ thoughtful, 'till we arrived at the inn where we were to stop the night; and had so much art not to seem displeas'd, that I refus'd giving him my company at supper, under pretence of indisposition.--Indeed, I was far from well: a child which I had seen a few hours before fresh in the small-pox, a good deal disconcerted me.--After fixing on my room, not to appear suspicious, I went down at his request, to eat a bit of cake and drink a glass of wine, before I retired for the night.--I had scarce swallow'd it when he left me, as he said, to speak to the drivers. I wished him a good night as he went out, and took an opportunity a few moments after to go to my chamber.--When there I lock'd the door, and sat myself down to undress; but I began to be greatly alarm'd by something that mov'd under the bed.--Judge my surprize,--judge my horror,--on taking the candle and examining, to see there a man!--But how was that surprize,--that horror increased, on discovering, him to be the vile Smith!--I gave a loud scream, and ran towards the door; but had not power to turn the key, before he caught me in his arms.-- Be calm, Miss Warley, cried the monster;--hear what I have to say.--Suffer me to tell you, that I love you to distraction;--that I adore you. _Adore_ me, vile man! said I, breaking from him:--leave me this instant--begone:--leave me, I say, instantly.--Again I scream'd. No, by heaven! he reply'd, I will not go 'till you have heard and pardon'd me.--Here I stand _determin'd_ to be heard:--_hear_ me, or this moment is my last.--With that he drew out a pistol, and held it to his breast.