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But he found that a traveller's life is one that includes much

pain amidst its enjoyments. His feelings are for ever on the

stretch; and when he begins to sink into repose, he finds himself

obliged to quit that on which he rests in pleasure for something

new, which again engages his attention, and which also he

forsakes for other novelties.

We had scarcely visited the various lakes of Cumberland and

Westmorland and conceived an affection for some of the

inhabitants when the period of our appointment with our Scotch

friend approached, and we left them to travel on. For my own part

I was not sorry. I had now neglected my promise for some time,

and I feared the effects of the daemon's disappointment. He might

remain in Switzerland and wreak his vengeance on my relatives.

This idea pursued me and tormented me at every moment from which

I might otherwise have snatched repose and peace. I waited for my

letters with feverish impatience; if they were delayed I was

miserable and overcome by a thousand fears; and when they arrived

and I saw the superscription of Elizabeth or my father, I hardly

dared to read and ascertain my fate. Sometimes I thought that the

fiend followed me and might expedite my remissness by murdering

my companion.