"The Life is not everywhere extremely well written in a literary point of view; but is drawn up, in substance, with great intelligence, liberality, and good feeling. It is quite fair and moderate in politics; and perhaps rather too indulgent and tender towards individuals of all descriptions,―more full, at least, of kindness and veneration for genius and social virtue, than of indignation at baseness and profligacy. Altogether, it is not much like the production of a mere man of letters, or a fastidious speculator in sentiment and morality; but exhibits throughout, and in a very pleasing form, the good sense and large toleration of a man of the world,-with much of that generous allowance for the

Fears of the brave, and follies of the wise,

which genius too often requires, and should therefore always be most forward to show. It is impossible, however, to avoid noticing, that Mr Scott is by far too favourable to the personal character of his author, whom we think, it would really be injurious to the cause of morality to allow to pass, either as a very dignified or a very amiable person. The truth is, we think, that he was extremely ambitious, arrogant, and selfish; of a morose, vindictive, and haughty temper; and though capable of a sort of patronising generosity towards his dependents, and of some attachment towards those who had long known and flattered him, his general demeanour, both in public and private life, appears to have been far from exemplary. Destitute of temper and magnanimity-and, we will add, of principle, in the former; and, in the latter, of tenderness, fidelity, or compassion."-JEFFREY, Edinburgh Review, Sept. 1816.]

Thomas Swift, vicar of Goodrich, and also of
Bridstow, both in Herefordshire; died 1658.

Elizabeth Dryden. Catherine Thomas Witfierde, gent.
Margaret Henry Atkinson, apothecary and citizen of London.

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May, 1667.