the flower of youth, between 40 and 50, shall then marry, you will no
doubt say that I am a _wise man_, and that the later one makes one's
self miserable with the matrimonial clog, the better. Adieu, my
dearest Augusta, I bestow my _patriarchal blessing_ on you and Lady G.
and remain,

[Signature cut out.]





27.--To John Hanson.


Harrow-on-the-Hill, 27 June, 1805.

Dear Sir,--I will be in Town on Saturday Morning, but it is absolutely
necessary for me to return to Harrow on Tuesday or Wednesday, as
Thursday is our 2d Speechday and Butler says he cannot dispense with my
Presence on that Day. I thank you for your Compliment in the Beginning
of your Letter, and with the Hope of seeing you and Hargreaves well on
Saturday,

I remain, yours, etc., etc.,

BYRON.