four of the aldermen; and, 5. The genuine, unaffected
Avuc. 1782 HIGHWAYMEN ON THE ROAD
Tues. Aug. 13.—Being obliged to leave London a little sooner than I intended, I concluded the conference to-day ; and desired all our brethren to observe it as day of solemn thanksgiving.
At three in the afterno I took coach.
About one on Wednesday morning we were informed that three highwaymen were on the road before us, and had robbed all the coaches that had passed, some of them within an hour or two. I felt no uneasiness on the account, knowing that God would take care of us: and he did so; for, before we came to the spot, all the highwaymen were taken; so we went on unmolested, and early in the afternoon came safe to Bristol.
Thur. 15.—I set out for the west; preached at Taunton in the evening; Friday noon, at Collumpton ; and in the evening, at Exeter.
A Christian Bishop's Furniture Sun. 18.—I was much pleased with the decent behaviour of the whole congregation at the cathedral; as also with the solemn music at the post-communion, one of the finest compositions I ever heard.
The bishop inviting me to dinner, { could not but observe, 1. The lovely situation of the palace, covered with trees, and as rural and retired as if it was quite in the country.
The plainness of the furniture, not costly or showy, but just fit for a Christian bishop.
3. The dinner sufficient, but not redundant; plain and good, but not delicate.
4. The propriety of the company—five clergymen and four of the aldermen; and, 5. The genuine, unaffected courtesy of the bishop, who, I hope, will be a blessing to his whole diocese.
We set out early in the morning, Monday, 19, and in the afternoon came to Plymouth.
I preached in the