Without wholesome food,--without a change of linen,--exposed to cold, privation, and every possible annoyance, he became seriously unwell; and when, at the end of a week, the indefatigable Mr. Worthington opened a communication between Dover and Canterbury by means of a sledge, the poor prisoner was unable to avail himself of it. Some comforts and necessary restoratives were, however, conveyed to him; and at the end of another week, after the road had been traversed by many, four horses were again put to his carriage, and, entering it like the shadow of his former self, he once more started on his way to Dover. We have said that there is a great advantage in having begun to "_make up_" early in life. Not so, however, when the process has been suddenly and unavoidably interrupted. But Lord John was sure to find all he wanted as soon as he arrived at the Ship Hotel; a few hours' renovation would prepare him for his interview with the fair Sophy. He threw himself back in the carriage, and indulged in the most gratifying anticipations. He was roused from his reverie by the rapid approach of a chariot and four greys; and, leaning forward, he caught a glimpse of Sophy,--the lovely, amiable Sophy,--who, having heard of his dilemma, had, doubtless, set out to seek him! "Stop! stop!" cried Lord John. "Here, Faddle, get down; call to those drivers. Hollo there!--open the door--let down the step--give me your arm--that will do: I'm delighted to see you, Sophy; I recognised you in a minute: I was on my way to Dover to pay my respects." Sophy blushed, and smiled, and did not seem to know what to say: at last she articulated, "Papa and mamma will be happy to see you, my lord: allow me to introduce to your lordship my husband, Captain Mills;" and a gentleman leaned forward and bowed, who had before been invisible. "Your lordship will be in time for the wedding-dinner; you will have the kindness to say you have seen us." Saying thus, Captain Mills and _his lady_ again bowed and smiled; and, leaving his lordship in amazement, the wedding equipage dashed on. Lord John Lavender proceeded to Dover, and, looking into some Sunday chronicle of fashionable scandal, he saw that his friend of May-fair had just entered into another _arrangement_. His case was desperate; and, accompanied only by his valet, he proceeded on what lords and gentlemen so circumstanced, call, a _Continental trip_. They who choose to read a document on a certain church-door, may ascertain, that though no Robin Hood, the Right Honourable Lord John Lavender is an outlaw. FAMILY STORIES.--No. II. LEGEND OF HAMILTON TIGHE.