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The 1654 Prose Letters Letter 14, cont. (p.39) |
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vice before this time, I have a double rea- son of grief for the want of it. I came from thence upon Thursday, where I left Sir Tho. Roe so indulgent to his sorrow, as it had been an injury to have interrupted it with my unusefull company. I have done no- thing of that kinde as your Letter inti- mates, in the memory of that good Gentle- woman; if I had, I should not finde any better use of it, then to put it into your hands. You teach me what I owe her memory; and if I pay that debt so, you have a part and interest in it, by doing me the honour of remembring it: and there- fore it must come quickly to you. I hope not for your return from Court, till I come thither; which if I can be master of my self, or servant to my self, which I think is all one, I hope to do some ten daies hence, ma- king it my way to the Bathe. If you find any there that have not forgot my name, conti- nue me in their favour, and hold in your self a firm assurance that I am Line omitted Your affectionate servant J. Donne. [CW: To] |
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