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the wretched hole.
after that mght ;
The captam never left his room
he w^ent off suddenly, very shortly
afterwards, with an apoplectic fit, brought on by hard
drink.
In a few days I was carried, along w^ith the effects
of my late owner, to auction, and sold, ay sold, for
a less sum than was given for the brass tacks in my
cushion.
I was bought by a physician, who wanted me for
a patient that had been suffering a long time with
a complication of diseases, and with the most acute
pains in his limbs. He had tried every remedy
recommended by the faculty, and visited many of
the principal w^atering places, without effect. I am
now with this gentleman, a man of large fortune
and taste ; but who is deprived of every enjoyment
on account of his health.
He has at last been recommended by some wise
person to bathe in the waters of the Hot Springs, in
Virginia ; and thither we depart to-morrow morning.
I am delighted at this ; for, ever since the fracas at
the theatre, and the scene at the watch-house, I have
been anxious to leave this place, and get among
new people and scenes.