“Savage ought to be immortal:—though not a thorough-bred bull-dog, he is the finest puppy I ever saw, and will answer much better; in his great and manifold kindness be has already bitten my fingers, and disturbed the gravity of old Boatswain, who is grievously discomposed. I wish to be informed what he costs, his expenses, &c. &c., that I may indemnify Mr. G——. My thanks are all I can give for the trouble he has taken, make a long speech, and conclude it with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7*. I am out of practice, so deputize you as Legate,—ambassador would not do in a matter concerning the Pope, which I presume this must, as the whole turns upon a Bull.
“P.S. I write in bed.”
