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The 1654 Prose Letters Letter 57, cont. (p.177) |
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that favour which he hath formerly done me, in giving me Blouham, is now likely to fall upon me, because the Incumbent is dangerously ill: and because this is the sea- son in which he removes from Wrest thi- ther, he desires (for I give you his own word) that he may be accommodate there, (if it fall now) as heretofore. Out of my absolute and intire readiness to serve that family, I sent back his messenger with this answer, that I esteemed it a great part of my good fortune, that I should become wor- thy to be commanded by him. If my Lady will be pleased to direct me in what parti- cular manner I may best serve her purpo- ses. I shall gladly waite upon her at any time, to receive her command with as much devotion and thankfulnesse as I received the benefit. I beseech you make her beleeve it, as in any place you beleeve 26 Febr. 1621. Your poor servant in Chr. Jes. J. Donne. [CW: To] |
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