George Crabbe: Poems, Volume 2 (of 3)

BOOK IX.

Chapter 1841 wordsPublic domain

_THE PRECEPTOR HUSBAND._

The Morning Ride--Conversation--Character of one whom they meet- His early Habits and Mode of Thinking--The Wife whom he would choose--The one chosen--His Attempts to teach--In History--In Botany--The Lady’s Proficiency--His Complaint--Her Defence and Triumph---The Trial ends.

TALES OF THE HALL.