7 July, 77
Since last night I have changed my mind—totally changed it. I charge you not to see Mrs. Yates this morning. Write her word that your mind is changed. Never will I consent to be supported by your labours. Never, never shall your face, your person, your accomplishments be exposed for so much an hour. By all the powers of love, I will not forgive you if you do not give up all thoughts of any such thing.
YOU ARE READING
Love and Madness by Herbert Croft
Historical FictionIn 1775, Mr James Hackman, an army officer who subsequently became a clergyman, met and fell in love with Martha Ray (or Reay), a singer and for many years the mistress of the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty (and inventor of the eponym...
