I was in the nursery, too young to take part in the investigations; but my elder brothers were on the alert to watch his arrival, and get a glimpse of his tail.

Lord M.was really a learned man, read Greek and Latin authors--not as a mere exercise of classical scholarship--but because he identified himself with their philosophical opinions, and would have revived Greek customs and modes of life.

He used to give suppers after the manner of the ancients, and used to astonish his guests by the ancient cookery of Spartan broth, and of _mulsum_.

He was an enthusiastical Platonist.

On a visit to Oxford, he was received with great respect by the scholars of the University, who were much interested in meeting with one who had studied Plato as a pupil and follower.