26 October 1868 – 1 November 1868

To Forest Bank, and (on suggestion of Aide) call on La Marchesa Taglia-Carne, who has taken the place for a time. She has been a widow more than twelve months.

A. and E. Ritchie by steamer, with them to Brockenhurst, and show the old Church. Walk alone into Forest, among coloured trees : Whitley Wood, Gretnam, Tollgate, back by brook- side, among beautiful beeches ; spindle tree seeds ; maple yellow like a ripe quince. Daily News, 'Leigh Hunt Memorial — Browning in the chair.' Evening, moonlight. Moliere.