This little possession is what I stood much in need of--a habitation among my native hills was what of all the world I desired; and if I had a little more money at command, I would just be as happy a man as I know of; but that is an article of which I am ever in want.

I wish you or Mrs.Murray would speer me out a good wife with a few thousands.

I dare say there is many a romantic girl about London who would think it a fine ploy to become a Yarrow Shepherdess! Believe me, dear Murray, Very sincerely yours, JAMES HOGG.
Here, for the present, we come to an end of the Shepherd's letters; but we shall find him turning up again, and Mr.Murray still continuing his devoted friend and adviser..