[Lord Holland, once upon a time, speaking to Macaulay of his grandfather, said: "He had that temper which kind folks have been pleased to say belongs to my family; but he shared the fault that belonged to that school of statesmen, an utter disbelief in public virtue."] Charles Grant is still at Paris; ill, he says.

I never knew a man who wanted setting to rights so often.

He goes as badly as your watch.
My father is at me again to provide for P--.

What on earth have I to do with P--?
The relationship is one which none but Scotchmen would recognise.

The lad is such a fool that he would utterly disgrace my recommendation.