_Sonnet_ VII.
'The ungenial Hollow.' See the 'Phaedon' of Plato, by which this sonnet was suggested.
203.

_Sonnet_ VIII.
'For the whole weight,' &c.
Composed, almost extempore, in a short walk on the western side of Rydal Lake.
204.

*_Sonnet_ X.
'Mark the concentred hazels,' &c.
Suggested in the wild hazel-wood at foot of Helm-Crag, where the stone still lies, with others of like form and character, though much of the wood that veiled it from the glare of day has been felled.

This beautiful ground was lately purchased by our friend, Mrs.Fletcher, the ancient owners, most respected persons, being obliged to part with it in consequence of the imprudence, if not misconduct, of a son.

It is gratifying to mention that instead of murmuring and repining at this change of fortune they offered their services to Mrs.Fletcher, the husband as an out-door labourer and the wife as a domestic servant.