He was cousin of Miss Margaret Gillies, who painted so many portraits with success in our house.
200.

*_Sonnet_ V.
'Fool, prime of life,' &c.
Suggested by observation of the way in which a young friend, whom I do not choose to name, misspent his time and misapplied his talents.

He took afterwards a better course, and became an useful member of society, respected, I believe, wherever he has been known.
201.

*_Sonnet_ VI.
'I watch, and long have watched,' &c.
Suggested in front of Rydal Mount, the rocky parapet being the summit of Loughrigg Fell opposite.

Not once only but a hundred times have the feelings of this sonnet been awakened by the same objects from the same place.
202.