20. To his Father.

Boulogne, January the 25th, 1763.

Dear Sir ,

You see by the date of my letter where I am. I arrived here in company with the Duke of Bridgewater, [31] the Marquis of Tavistock, [32] Lord Ossory [33] and a Mr. Leigh, about three in the afternoon, after a tedious but pleasant passage of about nine hours. We were forced to come in here, not being able to make Calais. I have hired a chaise, & propose setting out to-morrow, but alone, as the road will not supply horses for our number. I hope to be at Paris either Thursday or Friday. Writing in the midst of noise and hurry & being just ready to go to supper, you will excuse my ending abruptly.

I am, Dear Sir, Yours most affectionately, E. Gibbon .