Walter Scott has made ample amends. Ivanhoe is a misnomer, the title should have been the Jewess. Rebecca is completely the heroine of the tale, the only beautiful, and by far the most interesting person in the book. So firm, yet so tender—so heroic, yet so feminine, her character alone would place a wreath of glory on the brow of its author.
It is deplorable that you and I live so immensely far apart, that we are obliged to transact our affairs in writing!
Your very affectionate,
S. Hall