Its power is really terrible; one's blood absolutely creeps while reading it." Byron left England in April 1816, and during his travels he corresponded frequently with Mr.Murray.
The MSS.

of the third canto of "Childe Harold" and "The Prisoner of Chillon" duly reached the publisher.

Mr.Murray acknowledged the MSS.: _Mr.Murray to Lord Byron_.
_September_ 12, 1816.
My Lord, I have rarely addressed you with more pleasure than upon the present occasion.

I was thrilled with delight yesterday by the announcement of Mr.Shelley with the MS.

of "Childe Harold." I had no sooner got the quiet possession of it than, trembling with auspicious hope about it, I carried it direct to Mr.Gifford.He has been exceedingly ill with jaundice, and unable to write or do anything.