LETTERS. 63 
In the same letter, was inclosed the fol- 
lowing from Miss Eliza Hey wood: 
" How extremely happy would my be- 
loved brother make me, if, when he has 
time, he would favour me with a few lines. 
I assure you I should be quite proud of the 
honour ; and, as you have written to Mary, 
James, and Nessy, my turn must come next, 
or I shall feel jealous. Heaven grant we may 
soon embrace you in the island ! Yotf may 
expect to be almost suffocated with caresses 
for the first week. Adieu ! Take care of 
your health, and keep up your spirits, my 
dear Peter. Your affectionate and faithful 
sister, 
" ELIZA HEYWOOD." 
From Nessy, in the same : 
" For me there is no room left, but to say 
that his faithful and affectionate Nessy sends 
ten thousand blessings, the best which heaven 
can bestow, and every wish that love and 
friendship can dictate to her best beloved 
brother, PETER." 
Afterwards came the trial, and the con- 
