Saturday 22nd October 1811

Dear Diary,
I was selecting my wardrobe for London when I was called down by Mrs Crutchlow and found Cain standing in the hallway.
" I have come to invite you for a final ride upon my Knob." 
"A tempting offer," I replied 'but I fear I am otherwise occupied at the present time."
"Tomorrow then?" He asked.
I shook my head.
"I am sorry," I answered "I have a previous appointment."
"Pity," he sighed, "For come Monday it shall be too late."
"The deal is sealed?" I was taken aback.
"Not as we stand here," he smiled "but I have signed the papers and returned them. Upon their arrival Monday morning the hill shall be mine."
If he had followed those words with 'Muahahahahahahahahahaha!' it would not have been out of place.