Still, his genius gives him the right of gratitude on all artists at least, and I must say that my Robert has generously paid the debt.

Robert always said that he owed more as a writer to Landor than to any contemporary.

At present Landor is very fond of him; but I am quite prepared for his turning against us as he has turned against Forster, who has been so devoted for years and years.

Only one isn't kind for what one gets by it, or there wouldn't be much kindness in this world.
I keep well; and of course, at Rome there is more chance for me than there was in Florence; but I hated to inflict an unpopular journey, of which the advantage was solely mine.

Poor Peni said that if he had to leave his Florence he would rather go to Paris than to Rome.