This I have mentioned, because it was his due, and I thought the fact would give you pleasure.

Upon the interest of the 900_l._, 400_l._ being laid out in annuity, with 200_l._ deducted from the principal, and 100_l._ a legacy to my sister, and a 100_l._ more which the 'Lyrical Ballads' have brought me, my sister and I contrived to live seven years, nearly eight.

Lord Lonsdale.

then died, and the present Lord Lowther paid to my father's estate 8500_l._ Of this sum I believe 1800_l._ apiece will come to my sister and myself; at least, would have come: but 3000_l._ was lent out to our poor brother,[37] I mean taken from the whole sum, which was about 1200_l._ more than his share, which 1200_l._ belonged to my sister and me.

This 1200_l._ we freely lent him; whether it was insured or no, I do not know; but I dare say it will prove to be the case; we did not, however, stipulate for its being insured.