THE EUROPEAN JOURNALS 



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Rathbonc. I recognized him as far as I could sec him, but 

 could easily have passed him unnoticed, as, shivering with 

 cold, I was wrapped up in my large cloak. Glad was I to 

 hold him once more by the hand, and to learn that all my 

 friends were well. I have seen Dr. Traill, John Chorley, 

 and many others who were kind to me when I was here 

 before. All welcomed me warmly. 



November 22. This day after my arrival I rose before 

 day and walked to Green Bank. When half my walk was 

 over the sun rose, and my pleasure increased every moment 

 that brought me nearer to my generous, kind "Lady" 

 Rathbonc and her sweet daughter. Miss Hannah. When I 

 reached the house all was yet silent within, and I rambled 

 over the frozen grass, watching the birds that are always 

 about the place, enjoying full peace and security. The 

 same Black Thrush (probably) that I have often heard 

 before was perclted on a fir-tree announcing the beauty 

 of this winter morning in his melodious voice ; the little 

 Robins flitted about, making towards those windows that 

 they knew would soon be opened to them. How I admired 

 every portion of the work of God. I entered the hot-house 

 and breathed the fragrance of each flower, yet sighed at 

 the sight of some that I recognized as offsprings of my 

 own beloved country. Henry Chorley, who had been 

 spending the night at Green Bank, now espied me from 

 his window, so I went in and soon was greeted by that 

 best of friends, " Lady " Rathbone. After breakfast Miss 

 Hannah opened the window and her favorite little Robin 

 hopped about the carpet, quite at home. I returned to 

 Liverpool with Mr. B.^ Rathbone, who, much against my 

 wishes, for I can do better work now, bought my picture of 

 the Hawk pouncing on the Partridges. 



November 26. Visited Dr. Traill, to consult with him 

 on the best method of procuring subscribers, and we have 

 decided that I am to call on Mr. W. W. Currie, the pres- 

 ^ Benson Rathbone. 



