Mr.Murray wrote to Lord Byron on April 7: "Walter Scott has this moment arrived, and will call to-day between three and four, for the chance of having the pleasure of seeing you before he sets out for Scotland.

I will show you a beautiful caricature of Buonaparte." Lord Byron called at the hour appointed, and was at once introduced to Mr.Scott, who was in waiting.

They greeted each other in the most affectionate manner, and entered into a cordial conversation.

How greatly Mr.Murray was gratified by a meeting which he had taken such pains to bring about, is shown by the following memorandum carefully preserved by him: "1815.

_Friday, April_ 7 .-- This day Lord Byron and Walter Scott met for the first time and were introduced by me to each other.