Book contents
- Frontmatter
- CONTENTS
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Select Bibliography
- Note on the Text
- The Invisible Spy
- BOOK I
- BOOK II
- VOL. II
- BOOK III
- BOOK IV
- CHAP. I In which the Author confesses having been guilty of petty larceny; but hopes that the fact is of such a nature as will not come under the cognizance of the law; and also that it merits forgiveness fr om those into whose hands this work may fall, as the chief motive for committing it was to oblige the public
- CHAP. II If there be any reader, in this very pious and religious age, that may happen to have too tender and scrupulous a conscience to benefit himself by the receipt of stolen goods, the author thinks it highly necessary to give him notice, that it will be best for his peace of mind to avoid looking either into this or some of the succeeding chapters.
- CHAP. III Presents the Reader with the continuance of Selima's Story, as related by herself, in several epistles to her friend, in a very natural and affecting manner
- CHAP. IV Contains the Conclusion of Selima's letters
- CHAP. V Consists chiefly of some reflections of the Author's own on false Taste,– the mistaken road in the pursuit of Fame, and the folly of an ill-directed emulation; to which are added, a few faint sketches taken from the Most amiable originals in modern life, and exhibited in the hope of seeing them finish'd by a more able pencil for the improvement of the public.
- CHAP. VI Gives a succinct relation of two pretty extraordinary adventures that presented themselves to the Author in a morning ramble; – which accounts, if they are not found altogether so improving as some few readers might have full as good a plea to the approbation of the town in general, – that of being very diverting
- CHAP. VII Is calculated rather for admonition than entertainment, and therefore is likely to be but little relish'd; – especially as it may happen to give a pretty severe slap on the faces of some who think themselves too great or too wise for amendment
- CHAP. VIII Is a continuance of what the former but began; – whoever therefore is not pleased with the porch, had best not venture farther, lest he should meet with something yet more disagreeable within
- CHAP. IX Concludes a narrative which has somewhat in it that will, in a manner, compel those who shall be most offended, to counterfeit an approbation, for the sake of their own interest and reputation
- Volume 3
- Contents to the Third Volume
- VOL. III
- BOOK V
- BOOK VI
- BOOK VII
- BOOK VIII
- Editorial Notes
- Silent Corrections
CHAP. III - Presents the Reader with the continuance of Selima's Story, as related by herself, in several epistles to her friend, in a very natural and affecting manner
from BOOK IV
- Frontmatter
- CONTENTS
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Select Bibliography
- Note on the Text
- The Invisible Spy
- BOOK I
- BOOK II
- VOL. II
- BOOK III
- BOOK IV
- CHAP. I In which the Author confesses having been guilty of petty larceny; but hopes that the fact is of such a nature as will not come under the cognizance of the law; and also that it merits forgiveness fr om those into whose hands this work may fall, as the chief motive for committing it was to oblige the public
- CHAP. II If there be any reader, in this very pious and religious age, that may happen to have too tender and scrupulous a conscience to benefit himself by the receipt of stolen goods, the author thinks it highly necessary to give him notice, that it will be best for his peace of mind to avoid looking either into this or some of the succeeding chapters.
- CHAP. III Presents the Reader with the continuance of Selima's Story, as related by herself, in several epistles to her friend, in a very natural and affecting manner
- CHAP. IV Contains the Conclusion of Selima's letters
- CHAP. V Consists chiefly of some reflections of the Author's own on false Taste,– the mistaken road in the pursuit of Fame, and the folly of an ill-directed emulation; to which are added, a few faint sketches taken from the Most amiable originals in modern life, and exhibited in the hope of seeing them finish'd by a more able pencil for the improvement of the public.
- CHAP. VI Gives a succinct relation of two pretty extraordinary adventures that presented themselves to the Author in a morning ramble; – which accounts, if they are not found altogether so improving as some few readers might have full as good a plea to the approbation of the town in general, – that of being very diverting
- CHAP. VII Is calculated rather for admonition than entertainment, and therefore is likely to be but little relish'd; – especially as it may happen to give a pretty severe slap on the faces of some who think themselves too great or too wise for amendment
- CHAP. VIII Is a continuance of what the former but began; – whoever therefore is not pleased with the porch, had best not venture farther, lest he should meet with something yet more disagreeable within
- CHAP. IX Concludes a narrative which has somewhat in it that will, in a manner, compel those who shall be most offended, to counterfeit an approbation, for the sake of their own interest and reputation
- Volume 3
- Contents to the Third Volume
- VOL. III
- BOOK V
- BOOK VI
- BOOK VII
- BOOK VIII
- Editorial Notes
- Silent Corrections
Summary
LETTER III.
To Belinda, at Bath.
Dear Belinda
I would not let this post escape without writing; – what I have now to say to you, though greatly to the purpose, must be comprised in a few words; – I am engag'd to go this evening with Dorantes, and some other company, on a party of pleasure, and I am every moment expecting his landau at the door, so can but just snatch time to inform you, that my mamma has talk'd to him on the affair in question, – and that his answers have been conformable to our utmost wishes; – yes, I am now convinced that all my apprehensions were groundless, – that he never meant to act otherwise than honourably with me; – he has assur'd both her and myself that every thing shall soon be settled for my future happiness; – rejoice with me, my dear creature, – I have now a heart and head perfectly at ease, and nothing to employ my thoughts, but how to behave becoming of the dignity to which, I flatter myself, a few days will raise me.
Farewel; – the author of my joys is already come, – they call me to receive him, – and I can add no more, than that I am, as ever,
With an unfeigned regard,
Dear Belinda,
Your most humble and
Obedient servant,
Selima.P.S. Let the length of your next shew you forgive the enforced shortness of this.
LETTER IV.
To Belinda, at Bath.
Dear Belinda,
Little did I expect, and little is it in your power to imagine what I have now to acquaint you with; – so strange a reverse, – so sudden, so shocking a revolution sure never any woman but myself experienced; – but I will keep you no longer in suspence.
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- The Invisible Spyby Eliza Haywood, pp. 184 - 189Publisher: Pickering & ChattoFirst published in: 2014