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her, she perceived it was the same man whom she had seen at her own shop, and at Mrs Blague's house; and puting a letter into her hand, he retired. She then coming to Mrs Blague, desired to go home; to this she consented, and then read the letter, which was to this purpose:
“My Lovely Jane,
“Your beauty has enthralled my heart,
It is a King sues; you will be kind to
him, and, by a few lines, tell him so to his
comfort.”
When she read this letter, she left Mrs Blague abruptly, judging she had a hand in the matter.
All this night the fair Jane was restless: her husband inquired the cause, but could not learn it. As soon as she got up, she went to Mrs Blague, to consult what she must do in this strait, well knowing the King's humour.
