strangers, he will meet with less support, and find that he can only gain
the love and esteem of others by his own merits.

In haste, your

BEETHOVEN.


224.

TO G. DEL RIO.

I request you, my dear friend, to inquire whether in any of the houses in
your vicinity there are lodgings to be had at Michaelmas, consisting of a
few rooms. You must not fail to do this for me to-day or to-morrow.

Your friend,

L. VAN BEETHOVEN.

P.S.--N.B. Though I would gladly profit by your kind offer of living in
your garden-house, various circumstances render this impossible. My kind
regards to all your family.


225.

TO G. DEL RIO.

HOUSE OF GIANNATASIO!--