*_Sonnet_ XXXII.
'All praise the likeness,' &c.
The picture which gave occasion to this and the following Sonnet was from the pencil of Miss M.Gillies, who resided for several weeks under our roof at Rydal Mount.
237.

*_Sonnet_ XXXVI.
'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.