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. |
