OF

GEORGE GODFREY.

WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.

IN THREE VOLUMES.

VOL. I.

LONDON:

HENRY COLBURN, NEW BURLINGTON STREET.

1828.

IBOTSON AND PALMER, PRINTERS, SAVOY STREET, STRAND.

CONTENTS

OF

THE FIRST VOLUME.

CHAP. I.-My Father dies—My Mother is much distressed

on account of his loss—I display some very amiable qua-

lities-My Mother consults my Father's relations on a

new offer of marriage-They give their advice, and she

acts as might be expected-My Mother goes to a new

residence, and I get something for myself.

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CHAP. II.-I fortunately escape all danger of being spoiled

by undue kindness-My Mother's tender recollections of

my Father-Mr. Mason eulogizes himself, is severe upon

my Mother, and wanting in politeness to me-Summary

of my accomplishments-1 am provided with a situation

which promises me a splendid independence.

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CHAP. III.-I leave my Employer-My Uncle greatly

exerts himself to get me a new situation-Kind attention

from eminent men—.
-My patriotism gains me a Friend-

I romp with my Father-in-law's maid-servant-Give a

smack and receive a slap-Assault and battery--I form a

very grand resolution.

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CHAP. IV. My friend wants discernment to perceive my

talents-I am offered a new engagement—Mr. Haver-

sham's guilt proved to my entire satisfaction—I meet with

an adventure-Am insulted and knocked down, and taken

to the watchhouse for the same—I make my appearance

at a police office, am proved to be poor and friendless, and

condemned accordingly.

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CHAP. V.-I am bailed, and, in consequence of the late pro-

ceedings, get into a new suit-My Mother, and Mr.

Mason, give me a very warm reception, and predict some

important changes in my situation-My examination is

published-Exact description of my dress, manner, and

language, by a professional historian-I deport myself

with great modesty, notwithstanding my celebrity.

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CHAP. VI.-I attend a sale, hear some very witty things,

and see some vastly fine company, with whom I afterwards

dine—An unfortunate joker—Mr. Alderton proves him-

self a man of wit, and perceives me to be a youth of great

discernment.

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CHAP. VII.-I rapidly improve-Am lectured for my dissi-

pated habits by my Mother, and still more severely by Mr.

Mason, whose eloquence experiences a very unfortunate

interruption—My Mother advises me not to marry, and

in consequence I begin to think of mutrimony. Page 116

CHAP. VIII.—I am introduced to one of my Father's old

friends, who offers to make my fortune-He forcibly

appeals to my judgment-Specimen of my conscientious-

ness, and amiable sensibility.

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CHAP. IX. I determine to be honest-I furnish some spe-

cimens of elegant writing and interesting conversation—

I proceed to the late abode of the supposed murderer—I

venture on a grand display of my talents, and get laughed

at accordingly—A romantic night expedition, undertaken

in order to get a sight of a murderer in his den.

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CHAP. X. We approach the Priory-Symptoms of u

troubled conscience pointed out by Skim, in the strange

doings of a supposed murderer—I and my companion get

into the Priory grounds—Are much astonished and alarmed

at what we see—A tremendous mishap occurs, which leads

to very alarming consequences.

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CHAP. XI.- We enter the Priory-The murderer, and his

den-Mr. Haversham gives us a lecture, which we might

have expected, and something else for which we had no