27).

For the GRAVESES the Poet had much regard, and it was mutual.

A Sonnet addressed to WORDSWORTH by the (now) Bishop of Limerick was so highly valued by him that it is a pleasure to be able to read it, as thus: '_To Wordsworth_.
The Sages of old time have pass'd away, A throng of mighty names.

But little power Have ancient names to rule the present hour: No Plato to the learners of our day In grove of Academe reveals the way, The law, the soul of Nature.

Yet a light Of living wisdom, beaming calm and bright, Forbids our youth 'mid error's maze to stray.
To thee, with gratitude and reverent love, O Poet and Philosopher! we turn; For in thy truth-inspired song we learn Passion and pride to quell--erect to move, From doubts and fears deliver'd--and conceiving Pure hopes of heaven, live happy in believing.
_August_ 1833.' C.G.
Lady RICHARDSON has similarly added to the value of her former 'Recollections' for this work.