just
as those in Union Terrace look towards Belmont Street. The view
extends as far as the Firth of Forth.

"There are, moreover, other advantages. Heriot's Hospital and the
old city wall are close by; and when I choose I may, in going to
the New Town, pass through the West Port and the Grassmarket.

"I have been a good deal annoyed about my luggage, which has not
yet been sent up, so that you may imagine some of my present
drapery has been worn long enough.

"I directed a person, calling himself the Clyde Shipping Company's
agent here, to get them sent up last Saturday, which was to be done
'pointedly.' I amused myself from day to day annoying the man, till
at last his patience appeared determined to weather out mine, so I
went to Leith to-day and saw after them myself--found the man had
nothing to do whatever with the concern, and neither could nor did
give directions. The clerk, after blessing himself the usual number
of times, stated his opinion that it would have been better for
both parties had they left his office some time ago, so I expect to
see them early to-morrow. I will let you know of their safe arrival
if before three. I read your poetry[5] all over, but did I begin to
remark on it here I would exceed the limits which a narration of
facts has left me. It has afforded me much pleasure in the
loneliness, which, of course, I feel a little at first. However, I
cannot say it makes me at all sad. There is something independent
and free in the idea that none of the vast multitude you are among
cares more for your life or welfare than the breeze that passes. I
begin my studies to-morrow, and if I behave properly will have a
good deal to do.

[Footnote 5: Mrs Burton wrote verses well. She occasionally
published in the 'Gentleman's Magazine.']

"By the way, I may here mention a somewhat important circumstance.
The greater part of the entrance fee is paid immediately on passing
the Civil Law trial, which you know I wished to do this spring. The
whole fee is less than L300, and the part payable _then_ is more
than L200. The fees are to be raised, but the increase cannot be
levied upon me; it only applies to those who have not commenced
their studies at the period of raising. Speak to R. Alcock about
this. I daily meet troops of Ab