CHAPTER III.
AUGUST 24, 1811--DECEMBER 1, 1811 Benjamin West .-- George III .-- Morse begins his studies .-- Introduced to West .-- Enthusiasms .-- Smuggling and lotteries .-- English appreciation of art .-- Copley .-- Friendliness of West .-- Elgin marbles .-- Cries of London .-- Custom in knocking .-- Witnesses balloon ascension .-- Crowds .-- Vauxhall Gardens .-- St.Bartholomew's Fair .-- Efforts to be economical .-- Signs of war .-- Mails delayed .-- Admitted to Royal Academy .-- Disturbances, riots, and murders.