CHAPTER XIV

AUGUST-NOVEMBER 1821

1821. Letters from Shelley to Mary--He hears from Lord Byron of a scandalous story current about himself--Mary, at his request, writes to Mrs. Hoppner confuting the charges--Letter entrusted to Lord Byron, who neglects to forward it--Shelley visits Allegra at Bagnacavallo--Winter at Pisa--"Tre Palazzi di Chiesa"--Letters: Mary to Miss Curran; Clare to Mary; Shelley to Ollier--_Valperga_ is sent to Godwin--His letter accepting the gift (Jan. 1822)--Extracts 294-315

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