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Previous image Next imageThe 1654 Prose Letters  Letter 108, cont. (p.284)




you, that you can do nothing so thriftily as
to keep in your purpose of the payment of the
rest of this years rent, (though at your con-
veniency) for Sir E. H. curiosity being so
served at first, I shall be no farther cause,
but that the rest be related, and you in as
good possession of his love, and to as good
use, as your love deserves of him. You
mocke us when you aske news from hence.
All is created there, or relates thither where
you are. For that book which you com-
mand me to send, I held it but half an hour:
which served me to read those few leafes,
which were directed upon some few lines
of my book. If you come to town quick-
ly, you may get a fair widow: for Mris
Brown is fallen to that state of death of her
husband. No man desires your comming
more, nor shall be readier to serve you, then

Your affectionate friend and servant

J. Donne.
[CW: To]
p.284

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