The 'Quarterly' presents the fact that Lady Byron went to visit Mrs.Leigh at this time, as triumphant proof that she did not then believe it.

Can the 'Quarterly' show just what Lady Byron's state of mind was, or what her motives were, in making that visit?
The 'Quarterly' seems to assume, that no woman, without gross hypocrisy, can stand by a sister proven to have been guilty.

We can appeal on this subject to all women.

We fearlessly ask any wife, 'Supposing your husband and sister were involved together in an infamous crime, and that you were the mother of a young daughter whose life would be tainted by a knowledge of that crime, what would be your wish?
Would you wish to proclaim it forthwith?
or would you wish quietly to separate from your husband, and to cover the crime from the eye of man ?' It has been proved that Lady Byron did not reveal this even to her nearest relatives.

It is proved that she sealed the mouths of her counsel, and even of servants, so effectually, that they remain sealed even to this day.