Ever yours,

Biron

.

P. S.—Mr. W. and myself still continue our purpose; but I shall not trouble you on any arrangement on the score of

The Giaour

and

The Bride

till our return,—or, at any rate, before

May

, 1814,—that is, six months from hence: and before that time you will be able to ascertain how far your offer may be a losing one: if so, you can deduct proportionably; and if not, I shall not at any rate allow you to go higher than your present proposal, which is very handsome, and more than fair.