attention to your books, take gentle exercise and do not be out on any account after sunset. Remember that that is always a standing order. I spent one night only at Mr Taylor's. I know pussy does not much like my being too much among young ladies, therefore I anticipate her wishes and confine all my attentions to her to whom I have sworn to be constant and faithful as long as I live. I am packed and ready for my journey which I must commence in about an hour in order to save the tide, therefore forgive