FOOTNOTES:
[1] Byron, writing to John Murray, May 26, 1822, and giving directions for the burial of poor little Allegra's body, says—
"I wish it to be buried in Harrow Church. There is a spot in the churchyard, near the footpath, on the brow of the hill looking towards Windsor, and a tomb under a large tree (bearing the name of Peachie, or Peachey), where I used to sit for hours and hours as a boy: this was my favourite spot; but, as I wish to erect a tablet to her memory, the body had better be deposited in the church."
See also "Lines written beneath an elm in the churchyard of Harrow," in "Hours of Idleness."
[2] "Speecher"—i.e. Speech-Day. At Harrow "er" is a favourite termination of many substantives. "Harder," for hard-ball racquets, "Footer," "Ducker," etc.
[3] The Duke of Dorset was Byron's fag. Cf.—
"Though the harsh custom of our youthful band
Bade thee obey, and gave me to command."
Hours of Idleness.