Hogg has printed two letters in immediate juxtaposition: the first without date, the second with the post-mark of Rhayader.

Shelley ends the first epistle thus: "Your jokes on Harriet Westbrook amuse me: it is a common error for people to fancy others in their own situation, but if I know anything about love, I am NOT in love.

I have heard from the Westbrooks, both of whom I highly esteem." He begins the second with these words: "You will perhaps see me before you can answer this; perhaps not; heaven knows! I shall certainly come to York, but HARRIET WESTBROOK will decide whether now or in three weeks.

Her father has persecuted her in a most horrible way, by endeavouring to compel her to go to school.

She asked my advice: resistance was the answer, at the same time that I essayed to mollify Mr.W.in vain! And in consequence of my advice SHE has thrown herself upon MY protection.