CHAPTER LVI I become acquainted with Narcissa's brother, who invites me to his House, where I am introduced to that adorable Creature-after dinner, the Squire retires to take his nap-Freeman, guessing the Situation of my Thought, withdraws likewise, on pretence of Business-I declare my passion for Narcissa-am well-received-charmed with her Conversation-the Squire detains us to Supper-I elude his design by a Stratagem, and get home sober CHAPTER LVII Miss Williams informs me of Narcissa's Approbation of my Flame-I appease the Squire-write to my Mistress-am blessed with an Answer-beg Leave of her Brother to dance with her at a Ball-obtain his Consent and hers-enjoy a private Conversation with her-am perplexed with Reflections-have the Honour of appearing her Partner at a Ball-we are complimented by a certain Nobleman-he discovers some Symptoms of a Passion for Narcissa-I am stung with Jealousy-Narcissa, alarmed, retires-I observe Melinda in the company-the Squire is captivated by her Beauty CHAPTER LVIII Tortured with Jealousy, I go Home, and abuse Strap-receive a Message from Narcissa, in Consequence of which I hasten to her Apartment, where her endearing Assurances banish all my Doubts and Apprehensions-in my Retreat discover Somebody in the Dark, whom, suspecting to be a Spy, I resolve to kill, but, to my great Surprise, am convinced of his being no other than Strap-Melinda slanders me-I become acquainted with Lord Quiverwit, who endeavours to sound me with regard to Narcissa-the Squire is introduced to his Lordship, and grows cold towards me-I learn from my Confidante, that this Nobleman professes honourable Love to my Mistress, who continues faithful to me, notwithstanding the scandalous Reports she had heard to my Prejudice-I am mortified with an Assurance that her whole Fortune depends upon the Pleasure of her Brother-Mr. Freeman condoles me on the Decline of my Character, which I vindicate so much to his satisfaction, that he undertakes to combat Fame on my behalf CHAPTER LIX I receive an extraordinary Message at the Door of the Long Room, which, however, enter, and affront the Squire, who threatens to take the Law of me-Rebuke Melinda for her Malice-she weeps with Vexation-Lord Quiverwit is severe upon me-I retort his Sarcasm-am received with the utmost Tenderness by Narcissa, who desires to hear the Story of my Life-we vow eternal Constancy to other-I retire-am waked by a Messenger, who brings a Challenge from Quiverwit, whom I meet, engage, and vanquish CHAPTER LX I am visited by Freeman, with whom I appear in Public, and am caressed-am sent for by Lord Quiverwit, whose Presence I quit flung- Narcissa is carried off by her Brother-I intend to pursue him, and am dissuaded by my Friend-engage in Play, and lose all my Money-set out for London-try my Fortune at the Gaming Table without success-receive a letter from Narcissa-bilk my Tailor