LETTER 415
Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq
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[In answer to his of Aug. 17. See Letter 413]
Sunday, Aug. 20
What an unmerciful fellow art thou! A man has no need of a conscience, who has such an impertinent monitor. But if Nic. Rowe wrote a play that answers not his title, am I to be reflected upon for that? -- I have sinned; I repent; I would repair -- she forgives my sin: she accepts my repentance: but she won't let me repair -- What wouldst thou have me do?
What an unmerciful fellow art thou! A man has no need of a conscience, who has such an impertinent monitor. But if Nic. Rowe wrote a play that answers not his title, am I to be reflected upon for that? -- I have sinned; I repent; I would repair -- she forgives my sin: she accepts my repentance: but she won't let me repair -- What wouldst thou have me do?