CHAPTER XI

MARCH 1818-JUNE 1819

1818 (March).--Journey to Milan--Allegra sent to Venice-- Leghorn--Acquaintance with the Gisbornes--Lucca--Mary's wish for literary work--Shelley and Clare go to Venice--The Hoppners--Byron's villa at Este--Clara's illness--Letters-- Shelley to Mary--Mary to Mrs. Gisborne--Journey to Venice-- Clara dies--Godwin's letter to Mary--Este--Venice--Journey to Rome--Naples--Shelley's depression of spirits.

1819. Discovery of Paolo's intrigue with Elise--They are married--Return to Rome--Enjoyment--Shelley writes _Prometheus Unbound_ and the _Cenci_--Miss Curran--Delay in leaving Rome--William Shelley's illness and death 211-243

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