to name the several mansions that called for, or welcomed, mr. burney, would almost be to make a norfolk register. at rainham castle he was full as well received by its master, general lord

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townshend, as a guest, as by its lady, the baroness de frerrars in her own right, for an instructor; the lady being natively cold and quiet, though well bred and sensible; while the general was warm-hearted, witty, and agreeable; and conceived a liking for mr. burney, that was sustained, with only added regard, through all his lordship’s various elevations.