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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1808 Excerpt:...Jerome. Why, I never was so amazed in my life! Louisa gone off with Isaac Mendoza! what! steal away-with the very man whom I wanted her to marry--elope with her own husband, as it were--it is impossible! Sere. Her maid says, sir, they had your leave to walk in the garden, while you was abroad--The door by the shrubbery was found open, and they have not been heard of since. Exit. 'Jerome. Well, it is the most unaccountable affair! 'sdeath! there is certainly some infernal mystery in it, I can't comprehend! Enter Second Servant, with a Letter. Sen. Here is a letter, sir, from Signer Isaac. Exit. Jerome. So, so, this will explain--ay, Isaac Mendoza--let me see--Readt. Dearest sir, You must, doubtless, be much surprised at my flight siithyour daughter--Yes, 'faith, and well I may--I had the happiness to gain her heart, at our Jirst inter view--The devil you had!--But she laving unfortunately made a vow not to receive a husband from your hands, I was obliged to comply with her whim--So, so!--We shall shortly throw ourselves at your feet, and I hope you will have a blessing ready for one, who will then be Your son-in-law, Isaac Mendoza. A whim, hey? Why, the devil's in the girl, I think! This morning, she would die sooner than have him, and before evening, she runs away with him!--Well, well, my will's accomplished--let the motive be what it will--and the Portuguese, sure, will never deny to fulfill the rest of the article. Enter Servant, with another Letter. Serv. Sir, here's a man below, who says he brought this from my young lady, Donna Louisa. Exit. Jerome. How! yes it is my daughter's hand indeed! Lord, there was no occasion for them both to write; well, let's see what she says Reads. My dearest Father, How shall I entreat your pardon for the rash step I hav...