CHAPTER XII

JUNE 1819-SEPTEMBER 1820

1819 (August).--Leghorn--Journal--Mary's misery and utter collapse of spirits--Letters to Miss Curran and Mrs. Hunt-- The Gisbornes--Henry Reveley's project of a steamboat-- Shelley's ardour--Letter from Godwin--Removal to Florence-- Acquaintance with Mrs. Mason (Lady Mountcashel)--Birth of Percy (Nov. 19).

1820. Mary writes _Valperga_--Alarm about money--Removal to Pisa--Paolo's infamous plot--Shelley seeks legal aid--Casa Ricci, Leghorn--"Letter to Maria Gisborne"--Uncomfortable relations of Mary and Clare--Godwin's distress and petitions for money--Vexations and anxieties--Baths of San Giuliano-- General improvement--Shelley writes _Witch of Atlas_ 244-268

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