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II was not for ne, nor for any person of eom-
mon humanity, to manifest, at that moment
sense OF injury. On the day Of my depar-
ture, and again on my arrival at Kirkby, JAN
uary 10th, | wrote to Lord Byron in kind
and cheerful tone according to those medical
directions. The last letter was circulated
and employed as pretext for the charge OF
my having been subsequently, influenced TO
! 'desert't my husband. Ii has been argued,
! that parted from Lord Byron in perfect
harmony;-that feelings incompatible with
! any deep sense of injury had dictated the let
| ter which addressed TO him; and that my
sentiments must have been changed by per
| suasIon and interference, when was under
| the roofofmy parents. These assertions and
differences are wholly destitute of foundation.
When arrived at kirkby Mallory, my par
rents were unacquainted with the existence
of any causes likely to destroy my prospects
of happiness: and when communicated to
them the opinion which had been formed
| concerning Lord Byrons state of mind, they
were most anxious to promote his restoration
by every means in their power.--They assur.
ed those relations who were with him in
London, that they would devote their whole
care and attention to the alienation of his ma
lady and hoped to make the best arrange
ments for his comfort, il he could be induced
to visit them.-With these intentions my mo-
ther wrote on the 18th to Lord Byron, invit-
ing him to kirkby Mallory. She had Away.
TIC t him with an affectonate consideration
and indulgence, which extended to svery lit
tie popularity of his feelings. Never did an
irritating word escape her lips in her whole
| intercourse with him. The accounts given
me after left Lord Byron by the persons in
constant intercourse with him, added TO those
doubts which had before transently occurred
to my mind. as to the reality of the allceed
disease. and the reports of his medical atten-
dant were tar from establishing tho existence
of any thing like lunacy. Under this uncer-
tainty, deemed il right to communicate to
my parents. that If were to consider Lord
byron's past conduct as that of a Ierson of
sound mind, nothing could induce me to re-
turn to him. II therefore appeared expedi-
ent both to them and myself to consult the A.
blest advisers. For that object, and also to
obtain still further information respecting the
appearance which seemed to indicate mental
arrangement. my mother determined to GO
10 Iondon.-She was empowered by me to
take legal opinions on a written statement of
mine, though had then reasons for reserving
part ofthe case from the knowledge even
OF my father aud mother-Being convinced
10y the result OF those inquiries, and Nv the
tenor OF Lord Byron's proceedings, that the
notion of insanity was an illusion, no longer
hesitated TO authorize such measures as were
necessary, in order to secure me from being
ever again placed in his power. Conforms
bly, with this resolution, my father wrote to
him on the ID Of February, to propose an a.
mlcable separation. Lord Byron at fret re-
jected this proposal; but when it was distinct
ly notified to him, that If he persisted in his
eel L.. L n
sures, he agreed to sign deed of separation.
Upon applying to DIR. Lushington, who was
intimately acquainted with all the circum-
stances, to state in writing what he recollcct-
ed upon this subject, received from him the
following letter, by which it will be manifest
that my mother cannot have been actuated
by any hostile or ungenerous motives to-
wards Lord Byron:
"My dear Lady Byren-I can rely upon
the accuracy Of my memory for the following
statement ! was originally consulted by La
dy Noel on your behalf, whilst YOU were in
the country; the circumstances detailed by
her were such as justified separation, but
/ they were not OF that aggi awaited description
as to render such measure indispensable
On Lady NOers representation, deemed
reconciliation with Lord Byron practicable
and felt most sincerely wish to aid in effect
ING ~. ihcic WAS nor ON Lazy N0eiS part
any exaggeration of the facts; nor, so far as
lcould perceive, any determination to pre-
vent return to Lord Byron: certainly none
was expressed when spoke ofa reconcilia-
ton. When you came to town in about a
fortnight, or perhaps more, after my first in
terview with Lady Noel was for the first
time informed by you of facts utterly un-
known. as have no doubt, to Sir Ralph and
Lady Noel. On receiving this additional in
formation my opinion was entirely changed
| considered a reconciliation impossible. I
declared my opinion, and added, that if such
an idea should be entertained, would not,
either professionally or otherwise, take any
! part towards effecting it. Believe me, very
respectfully yours,
| STEPH. LUSHTNGTON.
| Great George street, Jan. "a, 1880
| 81 have only to observe, that If the state
ments on which my legal advisers (the late
Sir Rorailly and DIR. Lushington) formed
their opinions, were false, the responsibility
and the odium should rest with me oalp. 1
trust that the facts which have here briefly
recapitulated viii absolve my father and mo-
ther from all accusations with regard to the
part they took in the separation between Lord
Byron and myself They neither originated,
instigated, nor advised that separation; and
they cannot be condemned for having afford
ed to their daughter the assistance and pro
lection which she claimed There is no 9TH
er near relative to vindicate their memory
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