'Look here,' he said, holding it up, 'this would be worth something to Murray, though _you_, I daresay, would not give sixpence for it.' 'What is it ?' I asked.

'My Life and Adventures,' he answered.

On hearing this I raised my hands in a gesture of wonder.

'It is not a thing,' he continued, 'that can be published during my lifetime, but you may have it if you like: there, do whatever you please with it.'" Moore was greatly gratified by the gift, and said the Memoirs would make a fine legacy for his little boy.

Lord Byron informed Mr.Murray by letter what he had done.