1771-1842, for debate of June 30.

Roebuck's egotism was later related by Lamar, then in London on his way to Russia as representative of the South.

A few days before the debate Lamar met Roebuck at Lindsay's house and asked Roebuck whether he expected Bright to take part in the debate.

"No, sir," said Roebuck sententiously, "Bright and I have met before.

It was the old story--the story of the swordfish and the whale! No, sir! Mr.Bright will not cross swords with me again." Lamar attended the debate and saw Roebuck given by Bright the "most deliberate and tremendous pounding I ever witnessed." (_Education of Henry Adams_, pp.