"The greater part of my exhibition, the rejected family of a silly father, are now again rolled up, or packed together against the walls of my study to be seasoned for dust, the worm, and oblivion. Τι γάρ μοι καὶ μακροῖς αὐλοῖς,[48] said Otho when in possession of his wish; I have been punished by obtaining mine. It cannot be supposed, however, that I should be quite indifferent to the fate of my bantlings; and as 'the expectations of ignorance are indefinite,' I venture to ask, whether you think it quite impracticable to persuade Mr. Angerstein to find a place for 'The Deluge?' It is not quite so wide as the smaller picture in his possession; and though, if placed on the other side of the Satan, it would be less honourable to me than the company of Rubens; it would be more in tune with the rest. "It would be presumption in me, without authority from you, to congratulate you on what more than rumour has told me, of your intended change of state: of this, however, you are sure, that nothing conducive to the happiness of William Lock can be more interesting to any man than his "Respects. "Fuseli." "To William Lock, Jun. Esq. Norbury Park." CHAPTER IX. Fuseli's Lectures at the Royal Academy.--Letters respecting them from Mr. Farington.--Letter from Sir Henry Englefield, on the subject of the ancient Vases.--Death of Fuseli's friend, Lavater.--Fuseli's Visit to Paris in 1802.--His Letter from thence to Mr. James Moore.--His acquaintance with the French Painters David and Gerard.--Results of his Visit.--Letter from Mr. Roscoe.--Fuseli's Remarks on some of the Paintings in the Louvre.--Letter from Mr. Smirke.--Fuseli elected Keeper of the Royal Academy.--Incidental Anecdote.--Letter to Mr. Joseph Johnson. In March 1801, Fuseli delivered three lectures on painting, at the Royal Academy, which were numerously attended, and he gained much applause. The feelings of the Academicians, the students, and the public, with respect to the lectures, will be shewn by the following letters from Joseph Farington, Esq. R.A. the friend of Fuseli, and a gentleman who at this time took a lead in all the affairs of the Royal Academy. "Tuesday, March 17, 1801. "DEAR SIR, "Though I did not attend your lecture last night, I was not the less interested for you, and, before the evening closed, had the satisfaction to receive, from one who was present, an account that was equal to my wishes. Be assured that you have made a due impression on the minds of the members, and have added to the credit of the Academy, and to your own reputation.