Baron Rivar, after inquiry at the consul's, secured the services of Doctor Bruno, well known as an eminent physician in Venice; with the additional recommendation of having resided in England, and having made himself acquainted with English forms of medical practice.
'Thus far our account of his lordship's illness has been derived from statements made by Lady Montbarry.

The narrative will now be most fitly continued in the language of the doctor's own report, herewith subjoined.
'"My medical diary informs me that I first saw the English Lord Montbarry, on November 17.

He was suffering from a sharp attack of bronchitis.

Some precious time had been lost, through his obstinate objection to the presence of a medical man at his bedside.

Generally speaking, he appeared to be in a delicate state of health.