CHAPTER VII

SEPTEMBER 1814-MAY 1815

1814. (September).--Godwin's mortification at what had happened--False reports concerning him--Keeps Shelley well in sight, but will only communicate with him through a solicitor--General demoralisation of the household--Mrs. Godwin and Fanny peep in at Shelley's windows--Poverty of the Shelleys--Harriet's creditors--Shelley's many dependents--He has to hide from bailiffs--Jane's excitability--Studious habits of Shelley and Mary--Extracts from journal.

1815. Shelley's grandfather dies--Increase of income--Mary's first baby born--It dies--Her regret--Fanny comes to see her--Frequent change of lodgings--Hogg a constant visitor-- Peacock imprisoned for debt--He writes to the Shelleys--Jane a source of much annoyance--She chooses to be called "Clara"--Plans for her future--She departs to Lynmouth 82-114

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