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author. The Marquis smiled, and said, " No,
no: I am not equal to Junius: I could not be
the author; but the grounds of secrecy are now
so far removed by death, and changes of cir-
cumstances, that it is unnecessary the author of
Junius should much longer be unknown. The
world are curious about him; and I could make
a very interesting publication on the subject.
I knew Junius; and I knew all about the writ-
ing and production of those letters. But look
at my own condition now: I don't think I can
live another week: my legs, my strength, tell
me so; but the doctors, who always flatter sick
men, assure me I am in no immediate danger.
They order me into the country, and I am
going there. If I live over the summer, which,
however, I do not expect, I promise you a very
interesting pamphlet about Junius. I will put
my name to it: I will set that question at rest
for ever."
Sir Richard looked at the swollen limbs A-and
other symptoms threatening -the dissolution of
this distinguished nobleman; and, convinced
that he Was, in truth, never likely to see him