210. To J. B. Holroyd, Esq.

Saturday evening.

I am in a violent hurry—Clarke is extremely well—I have sent you the Deputation. The old Lady expects to hear from me soon . I wish your Geographer was arrived, and that Gilbert had discovered the Tythe owners. By your submission to the voice of reason, you eased me of a heavy load of anxiety. I did not like your enterprize. ‘Who is the green plumb?’ Why the brother-in-law of Sampson to be sure. [252] As to papers, I will shew you I can keep them safe till we meet. What think you of the Turks and Russians? Romanzow is a great Man. He wrote an account of his amazing success to Mouskin Pouskin [253] here, and declared his intention of retiring as soon as he had conducted the army home; desiring that Pouskin would send him the best plan he could procure of an English Gentleman’s farm. In his answer, Pouskin promised to get it; but added, that at the same time he should send the Empress a plan of Blenheim , a handsome Compliment, I think. My Lady and Maria, as usual. Where is my Cheese?