I send you a letter to R * * ts, signed ‘Wortley
Clutterbuck,’ which you may publish in what form you please, in
answer to his article. I have had many proofs of men’s absurdity, but he beats all
in folly. Why, the wolf in sheep’s clothing has tumbled into the very trap!
We’ll strip him. The letter is written in great haste, and amidst a thousand
vexations. Your letter only came yesterday, so that there is no time to polish: the post
goes out to-morrow. The date is ‘Little Pidlington.’ Let * * * * correct the press: he knows and
can read the handwriting. Continue to keep the anonymous about
‘Juan;’ it helps us to fight
against overwhelming numbers. I have a thousand
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“P.S. If I had had time, and been quieter and nearer, I would have cut him to hash; but as it is, you can judge for yourselves.”
