being made up, am put in Arrest by the Care and Affection of Strap-but
immediately released upon explaining my Affair-the Behaviour of Mr.
Oregan and his two Friends-I visit Melinda, whom I divert with an
account of the Duel-propose Marriage-she refers the Matter to her
Mother, of whom I make a solemn Demand of her Daughter-the old Lady's
behaviour-I am discarded--resent their Disdain