Book contents
- Frontmatter
- CONTENTS
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Select Bibliography
- Note on the Text
- The Invisible Spy
- BOOK I
- BOOK II
- CHAP. I The Author, by the help of his Invisibility, has discover'd such a contrast in the behaviour of two married couple of distinction, as he thinks would be the utmost injustice to the public to conceal
- CHAP. II Relates a strange and most unnatural instance of bigottry and enthusiasm in a parent
- CHAP. III The author finds means, tho' with an infinite deal of difficulty, to make a discovery of some part of the unhappy consequences which immediately attended the cruel resolution Flaminio had taken in regard to his daughter
- CHAP. IV Contains some farther and more interesting particulars of this adventure, and shews that people, by flying from one thing which they think would be a misfortune, often run into others of a nature much more to be dreaded
- CHAP. V Completes the catastrophe of this truly tragical adventure
- CHAP. VI Gives the account of an occurrence, no less remarkable than it is entertaining; and shews that there is scarce any difficulty so great but that it may be got over, by the help of a ready wit and invention, if properly exerted
- CHAP. VII Is a continuance of this merry history, which presents something as little expected by the reader as it was by the parties concern'd in it; and, if the author's hopes do not greatly deceive him, will also afford an equal share of satisfaction as surprise
- CHAP. VIII Presents something as little expected by the reader as it was by the parties concern'd in it; and, if the author's hopes do not deceive him, will also afford an equal share of satisfaction as surprise
- CHAP. IX Contains a succinct account of some farther particulars, in some measure relative to the foregoing adventure, and, besides, are of too agreeable and interesting a nature in themselves not to be look'd upon as a rightly judged, and very necessary appendix
- Volume 2
- Contents to the Second Volume
- VOL. II
- BOOK III
- BOOK IV
- VOL. III
- BOOK V
- BOOK VI
- BOOK VII
- BOOK VIII
- Editorial Notes
- Silent Corrections
CHAP. VIII - Presents something as little expected by the reader as it was by the parties concern'd in it; and, if the author's hopes do not deceive him, will also afford an equal share of satisfaction as surprise
from BOOK II
- Frontmatter
- CONTENTS
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Select Bibliography
- Note on the Text
- The Invisible Spy
- BOOK I
- BOOK II
- CHAP. I The Author, by the help of his Invisibility, has discover'd such a contrast in the behaviour of two married couple of distinction, as he thinks would be the utmost injustice to the public to conceal
- CHAP. II Relates a strange and most unnatural instance of bigottry and enthusiasm in a parent
- CHAP. III The author finds means, tho' with an infinite deal of difficulty, to make a discovery of some part of the unhappy consequences which immediately attended the cruel resolution Flaminio had taken in regard to his daughter
- CHAP. IV Contains some farther and more interesting particulars of this adventure, and shews that people, by flying from one thing which they think would be a misfortune, often run into others of a nature much more to be dreaded
- CHAP. V Completes the catastrophe of this truly tragical adventure
- CHAP. VI Gives the account of an occurrence, no less remarkable than it is entertaining; and shews that there is scarce any difficulty so great but that it may be got over, by the help of a ready wit and invention, if properly exerted
- CHAP. VII Is a continuance of this merry history, which presents something as little expected by the reader as it was by the parties concern'd in it; and, if the author's hopes do not greatly deceive him, will also afford an equal share of satisfaction as surprise
- CHAP. VIII Presents something as little expected by the reader as it was by the parties concern'd in it; and, if the author's hopes do not deceive him, will also afford an equal share of satisfaction as surprise
- CHAP. IX Contains a succinct account of some farther particulars, in some measure relative to the foregoing adventure, and, besides, are of too agreeable and interesting a nature in themselves not to be look'd upon as a rightly judged, and very necessary appendix
- Volume 2
- Contents to the Second Volume
- VOL. II
- BOOK III
- BOOK IV
- VOL. III
- BOOK V
- BOOK VI
- BOOK VII
- BOOK VIII
- Editorial Notes
- Silent Corrections
Summary
Being very anxious for the situation of poor Melanthe, I fully design'd to make another visit to Murcio's house early the next morning; but I had no sooner got my Tablets clear'd of the impression made on them the preceding day, than some company coming in detain'd me at home till the hour in which I usually dined, and then being told the table was spread, I sat down; but made a very short repast, being always more eager to gratify the cravings of my mind than my sensual appetite.
I came to Murcio's door when Conrade had just alighted from his coach and was stepping in, so I had an easy access, and follow'd him up into the dining-room, where Murcio was then sitting, and express'd the satisfaction he took in seeing him in words to this effect:
Murcio. My dear friend, I am glad you are come to give me your opinion in a thing I am about to do: – my ungracious daughter has given me no answer, – made me no submissions; – I cannot suffer her in my house; and, if I turn her out of it, am in danger of having my whole family scandalized by her behaviour; – I am therefore resolved to send her down to the farthest part of Cornwall, where I have a near kinsman; – I was going to write to him on that occasion when I heard you were here.
Conrade. I flatter myself, sir, that the intelligence I bring will save you that trouble, and the young lady so long a journey: – I have discover'd her favourite lover.
Murcio. Is it possible! – for heaven's sake who, – what is he!
Conrade. One you little suspect, tho’ I have seen him often here; – tis Dorimon.
Murcio. Dorimon! – yes, since his return from his travels he visits here sometimes; – his sister, Florimel, and Melanthe were brought up together at the boarding-school, and since they left it have scarce been two days asunder: – but I cannot think Dorimon has been her seducer: – she is neither above his hopes nor below his expectations: – if he had any inclinations towards her, I know of nothing should hinder him from making his honourable addresses.
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- The Invisible Spyby Eliza Haywood, pp. 102 - 107Publisher: Pickering & ChattoFirst published in: 2014