the loose pages to those who have copies already, if they like; but
certainly to all the _critical_ copyholders.

"P.S. I have got out of my bed, (in which, however, I could not
sleep, whether I had amended this or not,) and so good morning. I
am trying whether De l'Allemagne will act as an opiate, but I doubt
it."

* * * * *

TO MR. MURRAY.

"November 29. 1813.

"_You have looked at it!_' to much purpose, to allow so stupid a
blunder to stand; it is _not_ '_courage_' but '_carnage_;' and if
you don't want me to cut my own throat, see it altered.

"I am very sorry to hear of the fall of Dresden."

* * * * *

LETTER 150. TO MR. MURRAY.

"Nov. 29. 1813. Monday.

"You will act as you please upon that point; but whether I go or
stay, I shall not say another word on the subject till May--nor
then, unless quite convenient to yourself. I have many things I
wish to leave to your care, principally papers. The _vases_ need