CHAPTER VI.

Annesley Hall, and Hucknall -- Annesley Hall, the abode of Mary Chaworth, most singularly overlooked by Visiters to Newstead -- Tomb and Funeral of Lord Byron -- Scene in the Vault on the Evening of the Funeral -- Moore’s Visit to the Tomb -- Variety of Visiters shewn by the Book kept by the Clerk -- Inscription by Lord Byron’s Sister -- Interesting Signatures -- ANNESLEY HALL -- the Hill mentioned by Byron in “The Dream” -- Curious Mistake by Moore -- the “Diadem of Trees in circular array,” cut down by Mary Chaworth’s Husband -- a Mechanic’s Exclamation on hearing of it -- Interesting Aspect of the Old Place in its Woods -- State of Desolation in which it was found by the Author -- the Old Housekeeper -- Description of the Interior -- Superstitions of the Place -- Paper Cuttings on the Drawing-room Screen -- Likeness of Mary Chaworth thereon -- Fine Old Terrace -- Scene of Lord Byron’s last Interview with Mary Chaworth -- her melancholy after-life here -- Impressions during the Visit to this Place 268