CHAP. V.
Adventures of O'Rourke. He revisits his Country,
but not the Scenes of his former Exploits: becomes
a Popish Priest as well as Methodist
Preacher, and also follows some of his old Occupations.
He arrives at Dublin. Natural, but
fatal Catastrophe of this Preacher and Practitioner.
Grief of his Wife on hearing of his
melancholy End. Death of her Child and the
Widow O'Rourke. Christian Resignation of
the old Laird. He rests his sole Hopes in our
Hero. Settlement of his Estates. Intelligence
of these Changes is sent by him to Hamilton,
whom he strongly urges to come immediately to
Etterick. Hamilton re-visits Scotland: is chosen
Member for the County. His Uncle accompanies
him to London. His first Speech in Parliament.
Admiration of all Parties. Attention
paid him by the first Men in the House. Behaviour
of his Uncle during the Speech. His exulting
Joy on the Reception his Nephew experienced.
His Expression of that Joy. The
Story brought to a Conclusion. Parting View
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