Dr.Duncan is so very learned that his wisdom has left no room for his sense, and he lectures, as I have already said, on the Materia Medica, which cannot be translated into any word expressive enough of its stupidity.

These few last mornings, however, he has shown signs of improvement, and I hope he will "go on as well as can be expected." His lectures begin at eight in the morning.

Dr.Hope begins at ten o'clock, and I like both him and his lectures VERY much (after which Erasmus goes to "Mr.Sizars on Anatomy," who is a charming Lecturer).

At 12 the Hospital, after which I attend Monro on Anatomy.

I dislike him and his lectures so much, that I cannot speak with decency about them.