God bless you, dearest,
G. B.

LETTER IV.
_To_ MARY BORROW.

OXFORD.
_February_ 2_nd_, [1846]

DEAR CARRETA,

I reached this place yesterday, and hope to be home to-night (Monday). I
walked the whole way by Kingston, Hampton, Sunbury (Miss Oriel's place),
Windsor, Wallingford, &c.--a good part of the way by the Thames. There
has been much wet weather. Oxford is a wonderful place. Kiss Hen, and
God bless you!

[GEORGE BORROW.]

LETTER V.
_To_ MARY BORROW.

TUNBRIDGE WELLS,
_Tuesday evening_.
[1846]

DEAR CARRETA,

I have arrived here safe. It is a wonderful place, a small city of
palaces amidst hills, rocks, and woods, and is full of fine people.
Please to carry upstairs and lock in the drawer the little paper sack of
letters in the parlour; lock it up with the bank book, and put this along
with it--also be sure to keep the window of my room fastened and the door
locked, and keep the key in your pocket. God bless you and Hen.

[GEORGE BORROW.]

LETTER VI.
_To_ MARY BORROW.

_Tuesday afternoon_,
[1848]

MY DEAR WIFE,

I just write you a line to tell you that I am tolerably well, as I hope
you are.

Everything is in confusion abroad. The French King has disappeared and
will probably never be heard of, though they are expecting him in
England. Funds are down nearly to 80. The Government have given up the
income tax, and people are very glad of it. I am not. With respect to
the funds, if I were to sell out I should not know what to do with the
money. J. says they will rise. I do not think they will; they may,
however, fluctuate a little.

Keep up your spirits, my heart's dearest, and kiss old Hen for me.

G. B.

LETTER VII.
_To_ MARY BORROW.