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that I was thus welcomed, than because circumstances had occurred
French newspapers, in which he pointed out to me an article
of himself which had appeared in a leading English literary
informed him that I knew who was the reviewer and translator; and
dress, to the superior simplicity of the English language over
lyrical composition.[4] He inquired of me respecting Burns,
about Moore.
"He had a thousand things to tell me; in particular, that he had
Orleans, informing him that she had ordered a medal of her late
He also announced the agreeable news of the King having granted
as he told all this; and declared that, much as he was elated at
(though it was only equal to 42 sterling), the kindness of the
charming, and full of grace and naivete; and one very affecting,
comprehend the language, she made a remark to that effect, to
in tears?' This was unanswerable; we were allowed to hear the
feelingly and energetically delivered.
"We had much conversation, for he was anxious to detain us; and
of vanity. 'Oh!' he exclaimed, 'what would you have? I am a
difference between me and a man of refinement is, that he knows
everybody see my emotions.'
"His wife drew me aside, and asked my opinion as to how much
journey to England. 'However,' she added, 'I dare say he need be
his favour, and knows his merit. She probably will send for him,
London!" Miss Costello, knowing the difficulty of obtaining
appears in forma pauperis, advised the barber-poet to wait till
She concludes her recollections with this remark: "I left the
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