It would be a conviction gladly accepted, and bringing infinite relief, although still surrounding her path with fearful difficulties.
That such was the case is plainly asserted by Lady Byron in her statement published in 1830.

Speaking of her separation, Lady Byron says:-- 'The facts are, I left London for Kirkby Mallory, the residence of my father and mother, on the 15th of January, 1816.

Lord Byron had signified to me in writing, Jan.

6, his absolute desire that I should leave London on the earliest day that I could conveniently fix.

It was not safe for me to encounter the fatigues of a journey sooner than the 15th.