Had I begun the work fifteen years ago, I should have finished it with pleasure; at present, I fear it will take more time than I either can or ought to spare.

I do not think of going beyond the fourth book.
As to the MS., be so kind as to forward it at your leisure to me, at Sir George Beaumont's, Coleorton Hall, near Ashby, whither I am going in about ten days.

May I trouble your Lordship with our respectful compliments to Lady Lonsdale?
Believe [me] ever Your Lordship's faithful And obliged friend and servant, WM.

WORDSWORTH.[84] [84] _Memoirs_, ii.

69-74.
50.