Let us turn to the extant correspondence[87] which, as far as we know, opened when Borrow paid what was probably his third visit to London in 1829: To Dr.John Bowring 17 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, BLOOMSBURY.

[_Dec.

6, 1829._] MY DEAR SIR,--Lest I should intrude upon you when you are busy, I write to inquire when you will be unoccupied.

I wish to shew you my translation of _The Death of Balder_, Ewald's most celebrated production,[88] which, if you approve of, you will perhaps render me some assistance in bringing forth, for I don't know many publishers.

I think this will be a proper time to introduce it to the British public, as your account of Danish literature will doubtless cause a sensation.