The Sun.
London, England, 1824-08-12 00:00:00

years his faithful and confidential attendant :

" 11y master," says 111 r. Fletcher, "continued his usual
custom of riding daily, when the *either would permit, until
the 9th April. But on that ill-fated day he got very wet, and

on his return home, his Lordship changed the whole of his dress,
but he had been too long in his wet clothes, and the cold, of

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which he had complained, more or less, ever since we left
Cephalonia, made this attack be more severely felt. Thougu
rather feverish during the night, his Lordship Wept pretty w.ll,
complained in the morning of a pain in his bones and a
head-ache; this did not, however, prevent him from taking a
tide in the afternoon, which I grieve to say was his last.—
On his return, my master said that the saddle was not per-
fectly dry, from being so wet the day before, and observed
that he thought it had made him worse. His Lordship was
again visited by the same slow fever, and I was sorry to
perceive on the next morning that his Mom appeared to be in-
creasing. Ile was very low, and complained of not having had
any sleep during the night. ilia Lordship's appetite was also
quite gone. I prepared a little arrow-root, of which he took
three or tour spoonsful, saying it was very good, but could take
no more. It was not till the third day, the 12th, that I began
to be alarmed about my master. In all his former colds, he
always slept well, and was never affected by this slow fever.—
I therefore went to Dr. Bruno and Mr. Millengen, the two me-
dical attendants, and inquired minutely into every circumstance
connected with my master's present illness; both replied that
there was no danger, nod I might make myself perfectly easy
on the subject, for all would be well in a few days. This was
on the 13th. On the following day, I found my master iu
ouch a state, that I could not feel happy without supplicating
that he would send to Zama for Dr.:Plenum t after expressing
my fears lest his Lordship sliould get worse, be desired me to
consult the doctors, which I did, and was told there was no
occasion for calling in any person, as they hoped all would he
well in a few days. Here I should remark, that his Lordship
repeatedly said in the course of the day, he was sure the doc-
tors did not understand his disease ; to which I answered,
Then, my Lord, have other advice by all means.' They
tell me,' said his Lordship, * that it is only a common cold,
which you know I have had a thousand times.' •I am sure,
my Lord,' said I, • that you never had one of so serious a na-
ture." I think I never hail,' was his Lordship's answer. I
repeated my supplications that Dr. Thomas should be sent for
on the 15th, and was again assured that my master would be
better in two or three days. After these confident assurances.,
I did not renew my entreaties until it was'too late. With re-
spect to the medicines that were given to my master, I could not
persuade myself that those of a strong purgative nature were the
best adapted for his complaint; concluding that as lie had
nothing on his stomach, the only effect would be to create pain ;
indeed, this must have been the case with a person in perfect
health. The whole nourishment taken by my master fur the last
eight days consisted of a small quantity of broth at two or three
different times, and two spoonsful of arrow-root on the 111th, the
day before his death. The first time I heard of there being an
intention of bleeding his Lordship was on the 15th, when it was
proposed by Dr. Bruno, but objected to at first by my master,
who asked Mr. 51illingen if there was any great reason for tak.
ing blood ; the latter replied that it might be of service, but
added that it could be deferred until the next day. Aral ac-
cordisgly my master was bled in the right arm on the evening
of the 16th, and a pound of blood was taken. I observed at
the time that it had a most inflamed appearance. Dr. Bruno
now began to any he had frequently urged my master to be
bled, but that he always refused. A long dispute now arose
abbot the time that had been lost, and the necessity of sending
for medical assistance to Zante, upon which I was informed
for the first time that it would be of no use, as my master would
be better, or no more, before the arrival of Dr. Thomas. Il is
Lordship continued to get worse, but Dr. Bruno said he
thought letting blood again would save his life; and I
lost no time in telling my master how necessary it was to
comply with the doctor's wishes ; to this he reeled by
eaying, he feared they knew nothing about his disorder, and
then stretching out hie arm said, • Here, take my arm, and do
whatever you like.' Ilia Lordship continued to get weaker; on
the 17th he was bled twice, in the morning and at two o'clock
;in the afternoon the bleeding at both times was followed by
fainting-fits, and he would have fallen down more than ones
had 1 not caught him in my arms. In order to prevent such an
accident, I took care not to let his Lordship stir without sup.
porting
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not been to in
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notmore than week ; I know,' added his Lordship, that a man
can only be u c::rtain time without sleep, and then be must go
be
mad without any one being able to save him ; and I would ten
times sooner shoot myself than be mad, for 1 am not afraid of
dying ; I ain more fit to die thee people think.' I do not,
however, believe that his Lordship had any appreheneion
of his fate till the day after, the Itith, when lie said, I fear
you and Tim will be ill by sitting up constantly night and day.'
I answered, We shall never leave your Lordship till you are
better.' As my master had a alight fit of delirium on the 111th,
took care to remove the pistols and stiletto, which had hither-
to been kept at his bed-side iM the night. On the 18th his
Lortlehip addressed me frequently, and seemed to be very much
dissatisfied with his medical treatment. I then said, "Do
allow me to send for Dr. Thomas to which he answered—
'Do so, but be quick. lam only sorry I dill not let you do so
before, as I am sure they have mistaken my disease; write
yourself, for 1 know he would not like to see other doctors
here.' I did not lose a moment in obeying my master's orders,
and on informing Dr. Bruno and Mr. Millingen of it, they said
it was very right, as they now began to be afraid themselves.
On returning to my master's room, his first words were, • Have
you sent ?" I have, my Lord,' was my answer ; upon which
he said, • You have done right, for I should like to know what
is the mat ter with me.' Although his Lordship did not appear to
think his dissolution wits so near, I could perceive he was getting
weaker every hour, and he even began to have occasional tits of
delirium. He afterwards said, I now begin to think lam
seriously ill, and in case I should be taken off suddenly, I
wish to give you several directions, which I hope you will
be particular in seeing executed.' I answered I would, in case
such an event came to pass ; but expressed a hope that lie would
live many years, to execute them much better himself than I
could. 'l'o tine my master replied, 'No ; it is now nearly
over ;' and then added, I must tell you all without losing a
moment.' I then said, • Shall I go, my Lord, and fetch pen,
ink, and paper ?" Oh, my God, no—you will lose too much
time, and I have it not to spare for my time is now short,' said
his Lordship ; and immediately after, ' Now pay attention.'
His Lordship commenced by saying, You will be provided
for.' I begged him, however, to proceed with things of more
consequence ; he then continued, Oh, my poor dear child !my
dear Ada! my God, could I but have seen her ! give her my
blessing, and my dear sister Augusta and her children ; and you
will go to Lady Byron, and say tell her every thing—you are
friends with His Lordship appeared to be greatly aflected at
this moment. Here my master's voice failed him ; so that I could
only catch a word at intervals, but he kept muttering some-
thing very seriously for some time, and would often raise his
voice and say, Fletcher, now if you do not execute every order
which I have given you, I will torment you hereafter, if pos-
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me once more.' How can I?' rejoined my master; it is now
too late,
aeii),:ett:nd all is over.' I said, ' Not our will, but God's be
done ;` and he answered, • Yes, not mine be done; but I will
indeed
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must say all--you wife ! yiamicilylwilwadaislnlinnelswy;'—the rest was quite unin.
to speak,. but could only repeat two or there words et a time;
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whatever, except what I have already mentioned. With the
exception of few words, which can only interest die to whom
they were ,addressed, and m
which, if required, I shall commu-
nicate to themselves, it was Impossible to understand any thing
his Lordship said after taking the bark. lie expressed it
wish to sleep. lat one time asked whether I should call
Mr. Parry ? To which he replied, • Yes, you may call him.'
Mr. Parry desired him to compose himself. He shed tears, and
apparently sank into a slumber. Mr. Parry went away, expect-
ing to find him refreshed on his return, but it was the cow-
inencement of the lethargy preceding his death. The last words
I heard my meter utter were at six o'clock on the evening of
the 18th, when he said, I must sleep now ;' upon which he
laid clown, never to rise again I for he did not move hand or foot
during the folios ing 21 hours. His Lordship appeared, how.
ever, to be in a state of suffocation at intervals, and had a fre-
quent rattling in the throat ; on these occasions, I called 'Pita
to assist me in raising his head, and I thought he seemed to gut
quite stiff. The rattling and choking in the throat took place
every half' hour; and we continued to raise his head whenever
the fit came on, till six o'clock in the evening of the 19th, when
I saw my master open his eyes and then shut them, but with-
out showing any symptom of pain, er moving hand or foot.
" Oh, my God !" 1 exclaimed, • I fear hie Lordship is gone !'
The doctors then felt his pulse, and said, You are tight—he
• is gone. "