I remain, your's, etc.,
Byron
.
[cross-reference: return to Footnote 3 of Letter 12]
65 — To the Earl of Clare[1]
Southwell, Notts, February 6, 1807.
My Dearest Clare, — Were I to make all the apologies necessary to atone for my late negligence, you would justly say you had received a petition instead of a letter, as it would be filled with prayers for forgiveness; but instead of this, I will acknowledge my