'Oh, what a wreck,' &c.
The sad condition of poor Mrs. Southey put me upon writing this. It has afforded comfort to many persons whose friends have been similarly affected.
238. *Sonnet XXXVII.
'Intent on gathering wool,' &c.
Suggested by a conversation with Miss F., who along with her sister had during their childhood found much delight in such gatherings for the purpose here alluded to.
239. Sonnet XLII.
Wansfel.
The Hill that rises to the south-east above Ambleside.
240. Sonnet XLIII.
----'a little rural town.'