And so be the little Book thrice welcome;
and let all England understand (as some choice portion of England
will) that there has not been a man talking about us these very
many years whose words are worth the least attention in comparison.
"Post passing!" I must end, in mid-course; so much still
untouched upon. Thanks for Sampson & Co., and let them go their
course upon me. If I can see Mrs. --- about the end of September
or after, I shall be right glad:--but I fear she will have fled
before that?--
I am here in my native Country, riding, seabathing, living on
country diet,--uttering no word,--now into the fifth week; have
had such a "retreat" as no La Trappe hardly could have offered
me. A "retreat" _without cilices,_ thistle-mattresses; and with
_silent_ devotions (if any) instead of blockhead spoken ones to
the Virgin and others! There is still an Excursion to the
Highlands ahead, which cannot be avoided;--then home again to
_peine forte et dure._ Good be with you always, dear friend.
--T.
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