71 — To John M. B. Pigot

Southwell, April, 1807.

My Dear Pigot, — Allow me to congratulate you on the success of your first examination — "

Courage

, mon ami." The title of Doctor will do wonders with the damsels. I shall most probably be in Essex or London when you arrive at this damned place, where I am detained by the publication of my

rhymes

Adieu. — Believe me,

Yours very truly,

Byron

P.S

. — Since we met, I have reduced myself by violent exercise,

much

physic, and

hot

bathing, from 14 stone 6 lb. to 12 stone 7 lb. In all I have lost 27 pounds

. Bravo! — what say you?

Footnote 1:

The following extract is taken from a ledger in the possession of Messrs. Merry, of St. James's Street, S.W.:—

1806 January 4 Lord Byron (boots, no hat) 13 st. 12 lbs.

1807 July 8 Lord Byron (shoes) 10 st. 13 lbs.

1807 July 23 Lord Byron (shoes) 11 st. 0 lbs.

1807 August 13 Lord Byron (shoes) 10 st. 11 1/2 lbs.

1808 May 27 Lord Byron (shoes) 11 st. 1 lb.

1809 June 10 Lord Byron (shoes) 11 st. 5 3/4 lbs.

1811 July 15 Lord Byron (shoes) 9 st. 11 1/2 lbs.

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