A Sequel to Don Juan — page 24: what you’re looking at

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DON JUAN. 15 XXVIII. The Lady Adeline, we said, perceived The predilection of her wanton Grace, | And hinted to Lord Henry how she grieved That the Duke of Fitz-Fulke ne’er showed his face At their abode. His lordship quite believed Adeline’s only motive was to place Upon her list that great name as a guest— So he a similar desire exprest. — X XIX. Thus in th’ affirmative Lord Henry met a Proposal suited to his inclination. The Duke accordingly received a letter Containing a most pressing invitation, Which he accepted, having nothing better To occupy him during the vacation :— So without having sent the Duchess warning, He reached Lord Henry’s country-seat one morning. XXX. Just at the moment that the Duke got down, Private despatches from the Minister Reached Lord Amundeville express from town, And caused a great sensation and a stir; Lord Henry was requested, by the Crown, To London to return without demur, As the Chief Secretary of the Home Department was just sinking in the tomb. COMmicloooks. conn