Wednesday, August 14, 1912

Light Rain

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #4Time not recorded
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It is an age since I heard from you... I know... that the Assyrian has been coming down among you like a wolf on the fold. Did the 'sheen of his spear' dazzle your vision?

Asquith asks for news of Venetia and mentions Montagu's visit ('the Assyrian') and other guests.

Mentioned:Edwin Montagu • Herbert Gladstone • Basil Blackwood • Harry Paulton • Kitty Methuen • Eric Drummond • Mrs Eric Drummond • Bonar Law

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration5/10
Political Unburdening1/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

Montagu's visitGuestsWeather
H.H. Asquith
Sutton Courtenay
HIS DAYStaying at The Wharf. visit to Springs.
Venetia Stanley
Anglesey
HER DAYVisited by Montagu.

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1912-08-14

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Social reformer and National Trust co-founder Octavia Hill died at age 73.

Cabinet Council

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Parliament

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