Wordsworth went up to London in April 1806, where he stayed two months. It was, doubtless, on that occasion that these lines were written. The year mentioned in the Fenwick note is incorrect. It was in 1790 that Wordsworth crossed France with his friend Jones.—Ed.
VARIANTS:
[1] 1827.
Which ... 1807.
[2] 1820.
... but there's room ... 1807.
[3] 1807.
... with whatever be given;—
Full many a blithe day have past. MS.