I am glad you have received my portrait from Sanders. It does not
flatter
me, I think, but the subject is a bad one, and I must even do as Fletcher does over his Greek wines — make a face and hope for better. What you told me of — — is not
true
, which I regret for your sake and your gossip-seeking neighbours, whom present with my good wishes, and believe me,
Yours, etc.,
Byron
.