Did we not possess a line from his pen, his life would stand as a true epic.
I will not say I think him as strong in his modern politics as in some other points, but I find my general estimate of the great and heroic whole affected only in the slightest degree by this point of qualified misgiving.
If he is out of fashion with some parts of some classes, it is their misfortune, not his.

He is above fluctuations of time, for his place is in the Band of the Immortals.
The end of my letter shall be better worth your having than the beginning.

A fortnight ago I visited Tennyson, and found him possessed with all the sentiments about Scott which your celebration is meant to foster .-- I remain in haste, affectionately yours.

W.E.

GLADSTONE.
Hawarden Castle, Chester, January 12, 1872.
My dear Dean Ramsay--I was at once obliged, gratified, and comforted by your letter.