lavengro-第160章
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order to see the country。 On the second day of my journey; not
being used to such fatigue; I fell ill at a great inn on the north
road; and there I continued for some weeks till I recovered; but by
that time my money was entirely spent。 By living at the inn I had
contracted an acquaintance with the master and the people; and
become accustomed to inn life。 As I thought that I might find some
difficulty in procuring any desirable situation in London; owing to
my late connection with literature; I determined to remain where I
was; provided my services would be accepted。 I offered them to the
master; who; finding I knew something of horses; engaged me as a
postilion。 I have remained there since。 You have now heard my
story。
'Stay; you shan't say that I told my tale without a per …
peroration。 What shall it be? Oh; I remember something which will
serve for one。 As I was driving my chaise some weeks ago; I saw
standing at the gate of an avenue; which led up to an old mansion;
a figure which I thought I recognised。 I looked at it attentively;
and the figure; as I passed; looked at me; whether it remembered me
I do not know; but I recognised the face it showed me full well。
'If it was not the identical face of the red…haired priest whom I
had seen at Rome; may I catch cold!
'Young gentleman; I will now take a spell on your blanket … young
lady; good…night。'
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