answer. I am gathering up a thousand pounds, and intend to finish my life upon the interest of it in Wales.
God Almighty preserve your lordship miseris succurrere rebus, whether you understand or relish Latin or no. But it is a great deal your fault if you suffer us all to be undone; for God never gave such talents without expecting they should be used to preserve a nation. There is a doctor[1] in your neighbourhood to whom I am a very humble servant. I am, with great respect, your lordship's most dutiful, &c.
Some persons go this summer for England; and if Dr. Younger be talked with, I hope you will so order it that it may not be to my disadvantage[2].
- ↑ Dr. R. Freind; from whom there is a letter to Swift in this collection, vol. XI, p. 436, in which he says, "The bishop [Atterbury] and my brother are much yours, and very desirous of a happy meeting with you. Before this can be with you, you will be able to guess how soon that may happen."
- ↑ This seems to imply a wish in Swift to exchange his deanery of St. Patrick's for that of Sarum.
fate, I must bear it with patience, and perfect it if I can; for there is nothing like following business one's self. I am unwilling to stir without the seals, which I hope to have soon. I hope, one time or other, his majesty will find my lord has been misrepresented; and, by that means, he may be restored to his country once more with honour; or else, however harsh it may sound out of my mouth, I had rather wear black."
