This, though the belief was long cherished, recent discoveries have shewn to be questionable.

No doubt her integrity would have survived to the present moment, if an extraordinary fate had not befallen her.
Major Stuart had been engaged, while in Germany, in a contest of honor with an Aid de Camp of the Marquis of Granby.

His adversary had propagated a rumour injurious to his character.

A challenge was sent; a meeting ensued; and Stuart wounded and disarmed the calumniator.

The offence was atoned for, and his life secured by suitable concessions.
Maxwell, that was his name, shortly after, in consequence of succeeding to a rich inheritance, sold his commission and returned to London.