l dirty boat crowded with people and rough weather.
Poor Mr. Brightwell is I am sorry to say dead--died in January.
I saw Mr. J. and P. and had a good deal of conversation with
them which I will talk to you about when I see you. Mr. P. sent
an officer over to M. I went to Oulton, and as soon as I got
there I found one of the farm cottages nearly in ruins; the
gable had fallen down--more expense! but I said that some
willow trees must be cut down to cover it. The place upon the
whole looks very beautiful. C. full of complaints, though I
believe he has a fine time of it. He and T. are at daggers
drawn. I am sorry to tell you that poor Mr. Leathes is
dying--called, but could not see him, but he sent down a kind
message to me. The family, however, were rejoiced to see me and
wanted me to stay. The scoundrel of a shoemaker did not send
the shoes. I thought he would not. The shirt-collars were much
too small. I, however, managed to put on the shirts and am glad
of them. At Norwich I saw Lucy, who appears to be in good
spirits. Many people have suffered dreadfully there from the
failure of the Bank--her brother, amongst others, has been let
in. I shall have much to tell you when I see you. I am glad
that the Prussians are getting on so famously. The Pope it
seems has written a letter to the King of Prussia and is asking
favours of him. A low old fellow!!! Remember me kindly to Miss
H., and may God bless you! Bring this back.

GEORGE BORROW.

To Mrs. MacOubrey

_March 6, 1873._

DEAR HENRIETTA,--I was so grieved to hear that you were unwell.
Pray take care of yourself, and do not go out in this dreadful
weather. Send and get, on my account, six bottles of good port
wine. Good port may be had at the cellar at the corner of
Charles Street, opposite the Hospital near Hereford Square--I
think the name of the man is Kitchenham. Were I in London I
would bring it myself. Do send for it. May God Almighty bless
you!

GEORGE BORROW.

To Mrs. MacOubrey

NORWICH, _July 12, 1873._

DEAR HENRIETTA,--I shall be glad to see you and Dr. M. as soon
as you can make it convenient to come. As for my coming up to
London it is quite out of the question. I am suffering greatly,
and here I am in this s