y
Gypsy Gospel. In the Spanish newspapers it has been called a great
accession to the literature of Spain.

To Mr. William Hitchin

(_Endorsed_: recd. May 8, 1838)
MADRID, _April_ 26, 1838.

I take the liberty of herewith sending you my accompt. It is still an
imperfect one, the printing of the Basque Gospel not being charged for,
which I have not defrayed, together with some other items, for which I am
indebted to my printer, who, having lately fought a duel, is laid up with
his wounds, and cannot for the present transact business. I have charged
here, as you will observe, for the translation of the Basque St. Luke, an
item, which I sent in, in a former accompt, but which appears to have
been overlooked in your favour of Decr. 28, 1837. Independent of the
Despatch, I have charged for the hire of a room as a general depot for
the Scriptures. I am afraid to place my whole stock in the shop, owing
to the continual persecution to which I am subjected, notwithstanding I
enjoy powerful protection. Only last week a band of _alguazils_ rushed
into the premises and seized 25 copies of the Gospel of St. Luke in
Rommany which I had advertised. To the present accompt of the money
which I have disbursed, you will please to add the previous one of Novr.
1837, which I sent in, which will enable you to see how I stand.

I hope the Financial Committee and yourself will excuse any inaccuracies,
supposing I have fallen into any, respecting money drawn, as I am much
busied in negociations, and have lately been so harassed by vexatious
proceedings, that I believe my mind has somewhat suffered. However,
glory to God, the Society's shop is open _at Madrid_, though we are not
allowed to advertise and though it be but a small taper burning amongst
Egyptian darkness. I hope it will serve as a watch-light and beacon to
some.

I remain, etc.,

GEORGE BORROW.

_P.S._--The reprint of 1.5 sheet was owing to want of care on my part, in
the translation. I therefore wish that the amount be struck out from my
disbursements.

To the Rev. A. Brandram

(_Endorsed_: recd. May 22, 1838)
PRISON OF MADRID, _May_ [11], 1838.

REVD. AND DEAR SIR,--I write, as you see, from the prison of Madrid, in