A Sequel to Don Juan — page 25: what you’re looking at

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16 A SEQUEL TO XXXI,. ‘“ Now,” thought Lord Henry, ‘I shall have the power To aid young Juan’s mission : he shall go Vo London with me—we’|I start in an hour ;— I wonder why this morn he tarries so 2 Surely he’s not afraid of a slight shower, That thus he keeps his room ?—but I will know The reason ;—he’s not wont to lie in bed— And these are news to rouse the sleepy-head !”’ XX XIT. Lord Henry turned, smiling at his conceit, Unto the Duke and said, ‘“‘ No doubt your Grace Will feel some curiosity to meet That Russian envoy with the baby face : I think you met him once in Clarges Street, The day Lord Kumitstrong went out of place ? He’s quite the pet of every body here— An open-hearted youth—and quite sincere.” XX XII. His Grace, of course, ‘‘ was happy to renew Acquaintance with Lord Henrys protégé.’ The noblemen together then paced through The numerous passages which led the way To Juan’s room ; and as they thither drew, Lord Henry still had something fresh to say In favour of Don Juan ;—*“ he’d ne’er seen a Nicer youth than th’ envoy of the Czarina. COPMIClLOOKS. CONN