He was, indeed, one of those few noblemen whose virtues gave to the aristocratic spirit, true grace and appropriate dignity, instead of degrading it, as too many of his caste do, by pride, arrogance, and selfishness.
Sir Thomas Gourlay, on entering the magnificent library to which he was conducted, found his lordship in the act of attaching his signature to some papers.

The latter received him kindly and graciously, and shook hands with him, but without rising, for which he apologized.
"I am not at all strong, Sir Thomas," he added; "for although this last attack has left me, yet I feel that it has taken a considerable portion of my strength along with it.

I am, however, free from pain and complaint, and my health is gradually improving." "But, my lord, do you think you will be able to encounter the fatigue and difficulties of a journey to London." replied the other--"Will you have strength for it ?" "I hope so; travelling by sea always agreed with and invigorated my constitution.

The weather, too, is fine, and.

I will take the long voyage.