1846.
Early interest in theology.—Reports of sermons.—Quiet influence of Mr.
Cape.—Failure of Mr. Cape's health.—His death.
CHAPTER X.
1847-1849.
My education becomes less satisfactory.—My guardian's state of health.—I pursue my studies at Burnley.—Dr. Butler.—He encourages me to write English.—Extract from a prize poem.—Public discussions in Burnley School.—A debate on Queen Elizabeth.
CHAPTER XI.
1850.
My elder uncle.—We go to live at Hollins.—Description of the place.
—My strong attachment to it.—My first experiment in art-criticism.
—The stream at Hollins.—My first catamaran.—Similarity of my life at
Hollins to my life in France thirty-six years later.
CHAPTER XII.
1850.