_Studies of Hamilton at Cambridge: he becomes eminently distinguished for Science, Literature, and Composition: revisits his Friends in Yorkshire. His Cousin Susan again brought on the Carpet. A short Sketch of that young Lady. Generalissimo of her Father’s Family. She becomes acquainted with Mr. O’Rourke. Sketch of that Irishman as Teacher of Dancing. He instructs Miss; and is converted to Methodism. He preaches and practises the Doctrine of Faith without Works. Machinery of Methodistical Conversion: attempts to convert Miss, but is prevented by her hearing that William is returned: hastens to meet her Cousin, who still regards her with Indifference. She discovers William’s Attentions to a fair Milliner: is urged by her Maid to return to O’Rourke, and mind her precious Soul. Grounds of Betty’s Reasoning in Favour of O’Rourke and Methodism. Danger of Levity of Manners even with innocent Intentions. Jenny Collings. Miss Susan becomes entirely a Convert to Methodism. The Ladies of the Family all embrace the same Faith. Etterick himself not so easily brought into the Fold. Dexterous Scheme of O’Rourke for his Conversion. The Preacher’s Doctrines illustrated in his moral Practice. O’Rourke becomes the Husband of Miss Susan._ Page 114 CHAP. VII. _Return of Hamilton to the University. He takes the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, and attains the Honour of Senior Wrangler. He departs for London to study the Law: is entered of Lincoln’s Inn. Interview with Miss Collings. Offers her honourable Atonement: generously refused by the young Lady. Dangerous Situations to virtuous Repentance. He accompanies Jenny to see the Fair Penitent. She is greatly affected. Literary Pursuits of our Hero. His Performances are received with Applause. Alarming Intelligence from his Mother. He hastens to his Father’s. Finds the Colonel still alive, but in great Danger. His Distemper receives a temporary Intermission. Etterick visits his Brother. His Account of the Conduct of O’Rourke. The Means employed to secure the Estate from his Machinations. Profligate Effrontery of the Methodist Preacher. He supposes his Hypocrisy completely successful: comes to Yorkshire. His Deportment at the Colonel’s. He receives a severe Chastisement from William: finds it prudent to decamp. Return of the Colonel’s Distemper, and fatal Termination. Family Affairs._ Page 156 CHAP. VIII.