Chapter XI Murray’s Drawing-Room — Byron and Scott — Works Published in 1815
Murray’s drawing-room in Albemarle Street—A literary centre—George Ticknor’s account of it—Letter from Gifford—Death of his housekeeper Nancy—First meeting of Byron and Scott—Recollections of John Murray III.—Napoleon’s escape from Elba—Waterloo—Mr. Blackwood’s letter—Suppression of an article written for the Edinburgh—Mr. Murray’s collection of portraits of authors—Mr. Scott’s visit to Brussels, Waterloo, etc.—Mr. Murray’s visit to Paris—Return home—Important diplomatic correspondence offered by Miss Waldie—Miss Austen—“Emma”—Mr. Malthus’s works—Letters from W. Scott