them up. Be assured, that my attachment, and affectionate regard, is
unalterable; nothing can shake it! And, pray, say so to my dear Mrs.
T. when you see her. Tell her, that my love is unbounded, to her and
her dear sweet child; and, if she should have more, it will extend
to all of them. In short, my dear Emma, say every thing to her, which
your dear, affectionate, heart and head, can think of.

We are very comfortable. Mr. Elliot is happy, has quite recovered his
spirits; he was very low, at Portsmouth. George Elliot is very well;
say so, to Lord Minto. Murray, Sutton--in short, every body in the
ship, seems happy; and, if we should fall in with a French man-of-war,
I have no fears but they will do as we used to do.

Hardy is gone into Plymouth, to see our Dutchman safe. I think, she
will turn out a good prize.

Gaetano desires his duty to Miledi! He is a good man; and, I dare say,
will come back: for, I think, it cannot be a long war; just enough to
make me independent in pecuniary matters.

If the wind stands, on Tuesday we shall be on the coast of Portugal;
and, before next Sunday, in the Mediterranean.

To Mrs. Cadogan, say every kind thing; to good Mrs. Nelson, the
Doctor, &c. &c.

If you like, you may tell him about the entailing of the pension: but,
perhaps, he will be so much taken up with Canterbury, that it will do
for some dull evening at Hilborough.