CHAPTER IV

APRIL-JUNE 1814

Account of Shelley's first introduction of himself to Godwin--His past history--Correspondence (1812)--Shelley goes to Ireland--Publishes address to the Irish people-- Godwin disapproves--Failure of Shelley's schemes--Godwin's fruitless journey to Lynmouth (1813)--The Godwins and Shelleys meet in London--The Shelleys leave town (Nov. 12).

1814. Mary makes acquaintance with Shelley in May-- Description of her--Shelley's depression of spirits--His genius and personal charm--He and Mary become intimate--Their meetings by Mary Wollstonecraft's grave--Episode described by Hogg--Godwin's distress for money and dependence on Shelley--Shelley constantly at Skinner Street--He and Mary own their mutual love--He gives her his copy of "Queen Mab"--His inscription--Her inscription--Hopelessness 42-56

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