He is a miraculously vain man--which rather amused me--and, for the rest, is full of information--yes, and of kindness, I think.

He gave me a little black profile of you which gives the air of your head, and is so far valuable to me.

As to myself, indeed, he has rather flattered me than otherwise--I don't complain, I assure you.

How could I complain of a man who compares me to Isaiah, under any circumstances ?...
God bless you! Robert's love with that of Your ever affectionate and faithful BA.
* * * * * _To Mr.Chorley_ Casa Tolomei (Alia Villa), Bagni di Lucca: August 10, [1853].
My dear Mr.Chorley,--I can't bear that you should intimate by half a word that you are 'a creature to be eaten'-- viz.

not to have your share in friendship and confidence.