Note HF — PREFACE TO THE EDITION OF 1814 (continued 3)
Reading edition
"The Miner, described as having found his treasure after twice ten years of labour, lived in Paterdale, and the story is true to the letter. It seems to me, however, rather remarkable, that the strength of mind which had supported him through his long unrewarded labour, did not enable him to bear its successful issue."—I.F.