I am not in Mr.Balfour's confidence, but I understand him to have a matter to declare, touching His Majesty's service and the administration of justice: purposes for which your lordship's zeal is known.
I should add that the young gentleman's intention is known to and approved by some of his friends, who will watch with hopeful anxiety the event of his success or failure.' "Whereupon," continued Mr.Balfour, "I have subscribed myself with the usual compliments.

You observe I have said 'some of your friends;' I hope you can justify my plural ?" "Perfectly, sir; my purpose is known and approved by more than one," said I."And your letter, which I take a pleasure to thank you for, is all I could have hoped." "It was all I could squeeze out," said he; "and from what I know of the matter you design to meddle in, I can only pray God that it may prove sufficient." * * * * *.