The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1844-07-10
MISCELLANEOUS,
LAST DAYS OF LORD BYRON,

BY AN AMERICAN
l found the poet in weak and rather irrita-
bic state, but he treated me with the utmost
kindness. He said that at the time first called
upon him, all strangers and most of his friends
were excluded from his room. "But, said he,
had known that an American was at the door,
you should not have been denied. love YOUR
country, sir, it is the land of Liberty; the only
portion of Gods green earth not desecratod by
tyranny"
In our conversation alluded to the sympathy
at that time felt in America for struggling Greece
All he at that time said in reply was '' poor
Greece-poor Greece-once the richest land on
earth-God knows have tried to help thee.''
You will remember that but little time be-
fore this, Marco Bozzaris had fallen When |
mentioned his name Byron said, Marco Bozzar-
Isl" lie was as brave as an ancient Spartan.
Perhaps he had the blood of Leonidas in his
veins; presume he had not But of tn is am
certain he had as good blood as ever wet the
soil"
AT his request the servant then brought him
rosewood box, from which he took letter
written to himself by that gallant chief 1t was
warm hearted welcome of Byron to Greece.
"There, said the author of C Childe Harold, -
as he handed the precious relic to me. Il
would not part with that but to sec the freedom
of Greece That glorious hero but a few mo-
ments before he had led his Suliote band forth
to his last battle, wrote this letterr As he
spoke these words, heroic smile lit up his pale
countenance, and am sure | never saw such
an expression on the face of mortal man as at
that moment flashed from Byron's
Soon he fell back upon his couch, and wipng
the cold sweat from his lofty forehead once
more exclaimed, "Poor Greece! God bless
thee and Ada! | only ask of Heaven two things;
and Heaven ought to grant them-that Greece
may become free, and Ada cherish my memory
when am dead"
was surprised that Byron should so freely ex-
press his sentiments to a stranger-but little
knowledge ofthe man explained it all. He was
one who concealed nothing from friend or foe
he was fearless of the world, and open and indie
pendent to fault
rain few days received another note from
him requesting me to call and bring with me IT.
wings Sketch Book, if | had it or could get it
for him. took it in my hand and went once
more to the illustrous authors residence He
rose from his couch when entered and pressing
my hand warmly, said, "Have you brought the
Sketch BookW | handed it to him, when sci
zlng it with enthusiasm, he turned to the " Bro
ken Heart" "That," said he, is one of the f.
nest things ever written on earth, and | want to
hear an American read it. But say--do you
know lrvngT' Ireplied that never had seen
him.
God bless him exclaimed Byron--she is
genius heart! wish | could see him, but
| fear never SHALL Well read--the Broken
heart--yes the Broken Heart What a word y
When closed tho first paragraph, "Shall |
confess it? believe in broken hearts" eyes,
exclaimed Byron, so does every body but phil
osophers and fools."-I waited, whenever he in
tenupted me until he requested me TO 90 on; for
although the text is beautiful, yet cared more
for the commentary which came fresh from By
ron's heart. While was reading one of the
most touching portions of the mournfuI pieces,
observed Byron wept He turned his fine eyes
upon me and said" You see me weep, sir: IT.
wing himself never wrote that story without weep
ing; nor can | hear il without tears. have ne
yer wept much in this world, for trouble never
brings tears to my eyes; but always have tears
for the Broken Heart"
When read the last lines of Moore's verses
OF the close Of the piece; Byron said--~ what a
being that Tom Moore is, and Irving and EN-
nett and his beautiful love! What beings all!
Sir, how many such men as Washington Iryino
are there in America? God don't send many
such spirits in this world. want TO 90 to Amer
lea for five reasons. | want to see Irving; |
want to see your stupendous scenery; want
togo TO Washngton's grave; want TO see the
classic form OF living freedom; and want to get
your government 70 recognize Greece as an in
dependent nation. Poor Greece" | have al
ways been anxious to see Irving, and describe