copy must be sent, as I am about to

amend

them, and you shall soon behold them in all their glory. I hope you have kept them from that upas tree, that antidote to the arts, Mrs. B.

Entre nous

, — you may expect to see me soon. Adieu.

Yours ever.


[Footnote 1:]

Byron was disappointed in his expectations. Fresh legal difficulties arose, and Newstead had to be sold before they were settled (see page 78,

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