I arrived here at about five o'clock this morning. Since I saw you I
have walked about 250 miles. I walked the whole way from the North to
the South, then turning to the East traversed Glamorganshire and the
county of Monmouth, and came out at Chepstow. My boots were worn up by
the time I reached Swansea, and I was obliged to get them new soled and
welted. I walked every inch of the way.
I have seen wonderful mountains, waterfalls, and people. On the side of
the Black Mountains I met a cartload of real Gypsies. They were in a
dreadful rage, and were abusing the country right and left. My last
ninety miles proved not very comfortable, there was so much rain.
Pray let me have some money by Monday, as I am nearly without any, as you
may well suppose, for I was three weeks on my journey. I left you on a
Thursday, and reached Chepstow yesterday, Thursday evening. I hope you,
my mother, and Hen are well. I have seen M. and C.
God bless you,
Yours,
GEORGE BORROW.
(_Keep this_)
LETTER XIII.
_To_ MARY BORROW.
TRECASTLE,
BRECKNOCKSHIRE,
SOUTH WALES.
_August_ 17_th_, 1857.