December 29, 1806. [First published, 1832.]

[Footnote 1: The MS. is preserved at Newstead.]

[Footnote 2: Harrow.]

[Footnote 3: Lord Clare had written to Byron,

"I think by your last letter that you are very much piqued with most

of your friends, and, if I am not much mistaken, a little so with me.

In one part you say,

'There is little or no doubt a few years or months will render us as

politely indifferent to each other, as if we had never passed a

portion of our time together.'

Indeed, Byron, you wrong me; and I have no doubt, at least I hope, you

are wrong yourself."

'Life', p. 25.]

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