[398]. Note. Usher. James Usher’s (1720–1772) An Introduction to the Theory of the Human Mind, was published in 1771.
[409]. Note. ‘Eros, thou yet behold’st me,’ etc. Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV. Scene 14.
[410]. Note. Rousseau ... not a Frenchman. Rousseau was born at Geneva, whither his ancestors had removed from Paris as far back as 1529.
[415]. Note. Berkeley’s Essay towards a New Theory of Vision, published in 1709.
[427]. Junius has remarked, etc. In his letter to George III. (Dec. 19, 1769).
[429]. ‘Short-lived pleasure,’ etc. Cf.
‘——O fleeting joys
Of Paradise, dear bought with lasting woes.’
Paradise Lost, X. 741–2.
Note. See Preface to The Lyrical Ballads (2nd edition, 1801), reprinted with variations in the succeeding editions of the poet’s works. (Poetical Works, ed. T. Hutchinson, p. 940.)