389. To his Stepmother.

April 3rd, 1780.

Dear Madam ,

I have now the pleasure of informing you that the gout has quite left me, and from the general state of my health and spirits, I am much inclined to believe many of the things that are reported in its favour. I wish it were in my power to embrace your scheme of Lord Mulgrave’s lodging: but my two great chains the press and the house chain me by either foot.

I am, Most truly yours, E. Gibbon .