Part 48 (2/2)

But Mr Evelyn was to beonce uidance It was necessary that he should not deem me a man of unsettled principles; frivolous in propensity, and fantastic in conduct For, though perhaps er considering myself a dependent on the favourable opinion or calculations which another ood or ill qualities, yet I could not endure to sink in his esteem

I therefore applied myself, immediately, in the most assiduous athered, relative to the practice of the law: and, that the argued of Turl to take that part of the subject which related to its principles upon himself

Thus provided, I wrote to Mr Evelyn; and h to produce its desired effect

Nor was he satisfied with enerous friendshi+p would not suffer him to rest; and he immediately made a journey to town, to consult with me, since this project was rejected, what should be my new pursuit

His behaviour verified all the assertions of his for the hopes that he had conceived ofwithin the scope of his fortune as too great a sacrifice, if it could but promote the end he desired For this purpose he not only consulted with Wilht best display the bent of enius; and afford him hints, on which to act

And noas induced to forn such as I little expected; and which required of er me, and render it difficult for me to consent

He had reuage flowing,

Such were the ter these qualities in ure, he said, added to the properties I have mentioned, was admirably adapted for parlia; and principles such as ht awe corruption itself into respect, and aid to rouse a nation, and enlighten a world Mr Evelyn, like myself, was very much of an enthusiast

He did not immediately coested to him by accidental circumstances: but previously examined whether it was, as he supposed it to be, possible to be carried into effect

Sir Barnard Bray had the noh members: one of which he personated himself, and disposed of the other seat, as is the custom, to a candidate who should be of his party; and consequently vote according to his opinion

He had long been the loud and fast friend of Opposition Noerror, more hot in his zeal, or more vociferous in accusation, than Sir Barnard: his dear and intiht honourable Mr Abstract, excepted; as indeed pepper, or rather gunpowder itself

Mr Evelyn was the cousin of this patriotic baronet

It happened just then to be the eve of a general election; and, as the last ate, or so patriotic, as the worthy member himself repeatedly and solemnly declared he was, as to vote with the Minister, who had previously given him a place and proh, Mr Evelyn, knowing these circumstances, was persuaded that the Baronet would be happy to find a representative for _his_ constituents, whose eloquence added to his own should avenge him on the Minister; if not tumble him from the throne he had usurped

Mr Evelyn and the Baronet were on intimate terms: for Sir Barnard took a particular pleasure in every h this definition would not accurately apply to Mr Evelyn, yet, on the great leading points in politics they seldom differed

As to morals, as a science, Sir Barnard on many occasions would affect to treat it with that common-place conteinal and unconquerable depravity of man; of the verity of which the Baronet had a rooted conviction In this hypothesis he was but confire-tenure voters, by the conduct of the members he had himself returned, and by certain propensities which he felt in his own breast, and which he seriously believed to be instinctive in man

Beside, if Mr Evelyn differed at any time in opinion with a disputant, the suavity of his manners was so conciliatory that opposition, froreement, and coincidence, frohtful art Would it were better understood, and e re orators, the influence of the crown, and the corruption of our glorious constitution: Old and new nobility: Poor old England: Necessary precautions: The man with an impenetrable face_

Full of the project he had conceived, Mr Evelyn visited the Baronet, who happened to be in town, and proposed it to hiht most prepossess him in my favour

Sir Barnard listened attentively, and paused

It happened that he had lately beenorators into parliament: for he had found, by experience, that they are so ht up The trick he had himself been played was bitterly remembered; and he had known and heard of several instances, during his parliamentary career, of a similar kind

Yet he could not but recollect that, when he and his former spokesman had entered the house, arree of respect paid to him, which had instantly dione

There is sonity in the use of crutches; and he that cannot walk alone commands attention, from his imbecility