CHAP. VIII.
Literary Efforts of our Hero. Mr. Jeffery
Lawhunt. Appearance, Dress, and Manners.
His History of himself and his former Avocations.
He gives an Account of his Dealings with
his Authors and Authoresses. A Lady proposes to
betake herself to the Litterary Line. Lawhunt
wishes to enlist Hamilton, who refuses his Proposals.
Hamilton extends his Acquaintance
among eminent Scholars and Writers. His
first Interview with Strongbrain. Called to
Scotland by his Uncle. Fellow-travellers. Description
of Maria Mortimer. Hamilton is captivated
by the lovely Maria. He finds her the
Sister of an intimate Friend: is invited by her
Father to visit his Country Seat, which he readily
promises to do in his Return from Scotland.
He parts with them at Northallerton. New
Fellow-travellers. Advantages of Drill Serjeants,
as Instructors to young Ladies at Boarding
School. Reasons for breeding up a Son a
Genius. Our Hero arrives at his Journey's
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