Indicating them in brackets the sentences run: first:-- "It may seem superfluous to make any observations on the charges brought against Mr.Bunch.

[For it is plain that a high-handed proceeding being deemed advisable with a view to gratify the American Public, Mr.Bunch has merely been selected as a safer object of attack than the British or French Government.] I can not help saying that never were more serious charges, etc.," and second:-- "When Mr.Seward had finished reading the despatch I remained silent.

[I allowed the pain which the contents of it had caused me to be apparent in my countenance, but I said nothing.

From my knowledge of Mr.Seward's character, I was sure that at the moment nothing which I could say would make so much impression upon him as my maintaining an absolute silence.] After a short pause, etc." (F.O., America, Vol.773.No.607.Lyons to Russell, Oct.

28, 1861).] [Footnote 381: Russell Papers.