24/34 A fortnight's complete abstraction from all sublunary cares has done me much good, and I am now ready to put on my spectacles and look about me.... Hoppner is here, and has been at Death's door. The third day after his arrival, he had an apoplectic fit, from which blisters, etc., have miraculously recovered him.... This morning I received a letter from Mr.Erskine.He speaks very highly of the second number, and of the Austrian article, which is thought its chief attraction. On this, I wish to say a word seriously. |