Translation.]
9 Circus, Bath,
August 2, 1856.
My very dear Friend,—In about ten days I expect, on my way to Italy, whither I go on a short student journey, to pass through Frankfurt or Cologne, according as you are in one or the other, exclusively in order to take my dear master once more by the hand; and if you are at the moment in Frankfurt, I might even spend two or three days in the old Bokaga, and even draw a composition as in the old times. Do, dear friend, send me a line by return of post in order that I may make arrangements.
The rest verbally—I have sadly forgotten my German.
Hoping to meet very soon, dear master.—Think of your pupil,
Fred Leighton.
Translation.]
Bath. 9 Circus
(later).
My very dear Master,—I have just received your dear lines, and hasten to say that nothing could be more delightful to me than to travel with you again, if only for a few days.
I had intended to go viâ Milan for the sake of quickness, but I will go direct through the Tyrol to Venice.