E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Mary,
of Lord Byron’s poetry, is Miss Chaworth, who was older than his lordship. Both Miss Chaworth and Lord Byron were under the guardianship of Mr. White. Miss Chaworth married John Musters, generally called Jack Musters; but the marriage was not a happy one, and the parties soon separated. The Dream of Lord Byron refers to this love affair of his youth.
