The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 56: what you’re looking at

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40 REYNOLDS’ WORKS we must part again, and you must go forth into the world to pursue your own career. That certificate of character which you have obtained, together with your manners, your appearance, and your qualifications, will enable you speedily to procure another post similar to that which you have this day resigned. You will return to London without delay; I know that you are anxious to see your sister. Take a respectable lodging until you obtain fresh employ- ment. Here are ample funds for your immediate wants. But do not think, Christian, that in thus parting from you, I cease to be your friend or your well-wisher. No, I shall ever be anxious concerning you. You must visit me occasionally, and whenever you need the assistance or the counsel of friendship, be sure to come to me. My purse shall always be open to you, for I am well aware that you will never abuse the license I thus give you. And fail not to acquaint me with the place of your abode at all times, so that if you come not to me as often as I could wish, I may know whither to send an invitation.” Mr. Redcliffe placed a purse containing fifty guineas in Christian’s hand, and the old man of the cottage, who had been sent to the porter’s lodge to fetch the trunk, having by this time returned, our hero took a grateful leave of Mr. Red- cliffe and departed. He proceeded to a neighbouring village, the old man following with the trunk; and there he was presently taken up by a stage-coach proceeding to London. On arriving in the metropolis, Christian left his luggage at the coach-office and hastened away to see his sister. The meeting between the twins was of characteristic warmth and affection, although they had only been a week separated. Christian acquainted his sister with all that had occurred at Oaklands, and the pure, artless mind of the young girl was shocked at the infamous conduct of the Duke of Marchmont. Her brother, however, enjoined her not to repeat a syllable of the tale to Lady Octavian Meredith, and after an agreeable hour or two spent together, he took his departure. It was now late in the evening, and Christian determined to pass the night at a hotel and look out the next morning for a lodging, his purpose being to reside in such temporary quarters until he could obtain another situation through the medium of advertisements inserted in the daily news- papers. Accordingly, after breakfast in the morning, our GOMmIGcbook