[214] The small wild Geranium known by that name.—W.W. 1842.

[215] These things remain comparatively unaltered. Rydal Mount has suffered little in picturesqueness since Wordsworth’s death; while the house, and the grounds, have gained in many ways by what the present tenant has done for them. It is impossible to keep such a place exactly as it was left by its greatest tenant; and Mr. Crewdson has certainly not injured, but wisely improved the place.—Ed.

[216] Compare what is said of it in the Memoirs of Wordsworth, by his nephew, vol. i. p. 20.—Ed.

[217] 1849.

… tuft

1842.

[218] 1845.

… want or wealth

1842.