What fine fellows were Alvarez and Albuquerque; and how deeply interesting the siege of Gerona! I have not yet mentioned dear Sir George Beaumont.[72] His illness was not long; and he was prepared by habitually thinking on his latter end.
But it is impossible not to grieve for ourselves, for his loss cannot be supplied.

Let dear Edith stay as long as you can; and when she must go, pray come for her, and stay a few days with us.

Farewell.
Ever most affectionately yours, W.W----.[73] [72] Who died Feb.

7, 1827.
[73] _Memoirs_, ii.

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43._Of the Writings of Southey_.
LETTER TO G.HUNTLY GORDON, ESQ.
Rydal Mount, May 14.