So I oughtn't to grumble--but I do....

Love to dear M.Milsand.We are in increasing spirits on Italian affairs.
Your very affectionate BA.
* * * * * In October they returned to Florence, though only for about six weeks, before moving on to Rome for the winter.
* * * * * _To Mrs.Jameson_ [Florence]: Casa Guidi: Friday [October 1859].
Ever dearest Mona Nina,--Here we are at our Florence, very thankful for the advantages of our Siena residence.

God has been kind.

When I think how I went away and how I came back, it seems to me wonderful.

For the latter fortnight the tide of life seemed fairly to set in again, and now I am quite well, if not as strong--which, of course, could not be in the time.