Charles, with a profusion of thanks and acknowledgments, extolled his champion to the skies, saying, he only wished that all the Highlanders were like him. Without farther deliberation, the two Macdonalds declared that they also would join, and use their utmost endeavours to engage their countrymen to take arms. Immediately Charles with his company went ashore, and was conducted to Boradale, a farm which belonged to the estate of Clanronald. The per"sons who landed with Charles at Boradale on the 25th of July were, the Marquis of Tullibardine, (elder brother of James duke of Atholl,) who had been attainted in the year 1716; Sir Thomas Sheridan, who had been tutor to Charles; Sir John Macdonald, an officer in the Spanish service; Francis Strickland, an English gentleman; Kelly, a clergyman who had been sent to the Tower of London for his concern in the Bishop of Rochester's plot; Eneas Macdonald, a banker in Paris, who was Kinloch Moidart's brother; and Buchanan, the messenger sent to Rome by Cardinal De Tencin.'

From Boradale, Charles dispatched messengers to those chiefs from whom he expected assistance; and the first who arrived was Cameron of Locheil, who acted a very conspicuous part in all the subsequent adventures of the prince. The conversation which passed at their meeting is too important to be omitted:

He was no sooner arrived at Boradale, than Charles and he retired by themselves. The conversation began on the part of Charles, with bitter complaints of the treatment he had received from the ministers of France, who had so long amused him with vain hopes, and deceived him with false promises; their coldness in his cause, he said, but ill agreed with the opinion he had of his own pretensions, and with that impatience to assert them, with which the promises of his father's brave and faithful subjects had inflamed his mind. Locheil acknowledged the engagements of the chiefs, but observed that they were no ways binding, as he had come over without the stipulated aid; and therefore as there was not the least prospect of success, he advised his Royal Highness to return to France, and to reserve himself and his faithful friends for a more favourable opportunity. Charles refused to follow Locheil's advice, affirming that a more favourable opportunity than the present would never come: that almost all the British troops were abroad, and kept at bay by Marshal Saxe, with a superior army: that in Scotland there were only a few new-raised regiments, that had never seen service, and could not stand before the Highlanders: that the very first advantage gained over the troops would encourage his father's friends at home to declare themselves: that his friends abroad would not fail to give their assistance: that he only wanted the Highlanders to begin the war.

Locheil still resisted, entreating Charles to be more temperate, and consent to remain concealed where he was, till he (Locheil) and his other friends should meet together, and concert what was best to be done. Charles, whose mind was wound up to the utmost

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pitch of impatience, paid no regard to this proposal, but answered, that he was determined to put all to the hazard. In a few days (said he), with the few friends that I have, I will erect the royal standard, and proclaim to the people of Britain, that Charles Stuart is come over to claim the crown of his ancestors, to win it, or to perish in the attempt: Locheil, who, my father has often told me, was our firmest friend, may stay at home, and learn from the newspapers the fate of his prince. No, said Locheil, I'll share the fate of my prince; and so shall every man over whom nature or fortune hath given me any power. Such was the singular conversation, on the result of which depended peace or war. For it is a point agreed * among the Highlanders, that if Lochil had persisted in his refusal to take arms, the other chiefs would not have joined the standard without him, and the spark of rebellion must have instantly expired.'

We pass over the intermediate events, and hasten to the arrival of Charles at Holyrood house, where he is thus described by the author:

By-and-by Charles came down to the Duke's Walk, accom panied by the Highland Chiefs, and other commanders of his army.

The Park was full of people, (amongst whom was the Author of this history,) all of them impatient to see this extraordinary person. The figure and presence of Charles Stuart were not ill suited to his lofty pretensions. He was in the prime of youth, tall and handsome, of a fair complexion; he had a light-coloured periwig with his own hair combed over the front: he wore the Highland dress,

It is no less certain, though not so generally known, that Locheil left his own house, determined (as he thought) not to take arms in his way to Boradale, he called at the house of his brother, John Cameron of Fassefern, who came out immediately, and asked What was the matter that had brought him there at so early an hour? Locheil told him that the Prince was landed at Boradale, and had sent for him. Fassefern asked What troops the Prince had brought with him? what money? what arms? Locheil answered, that he believed the Prince had brought with him neither troops, nor money, nor arms; and, therefore, he was resolved not to be concerned in the affair, and would do his utmost to prevent Charles from making a rash attempt Fassefern approved his brother's sentiments, and applauded his resolution: advising him, at the same time, not to gany farther on the way to Boradale, but to come into the house, and impart his mind to the Prince by letter. No, said Locheil, I ought at least to wait upon him, and give my reasons for declining to join him, which admit of no reply. Brother, said Fassefern, I know you better than you know yourself. If this Prince ouce sets his eyes upon you, he will make you do whatever he pleases. Fassefern, in the year 1781, repeated the conversation between him and his brother to the author of this History.'

This elegant phrase occurs several times in the present volume, and indeed the language would in other instances often admit of cor. rection and polish.

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that is a tartan short coat without the plaid, a blue bonnet on his head, and on his breast the star of the order of St. Andrew. Charles stood some time in the park to shew himself to the people, and then, though he was very near the palace, mounted his horse, either to render himself more conspicuous, or because he rode well, and looked graceful on horseback.

The Jacobites were charmed with his appearance: they compared him to Robert the Bruce, whom he resembled (they said) in his figure as in his fortune. The Whigs looked upon him with other eyes. They acknowledged that he was a goodly person; but they observed, that even in that triumphant hour, when he was about to enter the palace of his fathers, the air of his countenance was languid and melancholy that he looked like a gentleman and a man of fashion, but not like a hero or a conqueror. Hence they formed their conclusions that the enterprise was above the pitch of his mind; and that his heart was not great enough for the sphere in which he moved. When Charles came to the palace, he dismounted, and walked along the piazza, towards the apartment of the Duke of Hamilton.'

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In this part of the work, an engraving of the Prince is introduced, taken from a bust executed at Paris by Le Moine, in the year 1749.

The following paragraph will shew the manner in which Charles passed his time after his father had been proclaimed at Edinburgh:

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The Prince Regent, in the morning, before the Council met, had a levee of his officers, and other people who favoured his cause. When the Council rose, which often sat very long, for his Counsellors frequently differed in opinion with one another, and sometimes with him, Charles dined in public with his principal officers. dinner he rode out with his life guards, and usually went to Duddingston, where his army lay. In the evening he returned to Holyrood House, and received the ladies who came to his drawing-room: he then supped in public, and generally there was music at supper, and a ball afterwards.'

The events of the battles of Preston, Falkirk, and Culloden, which last engagement extinguished the rebellion, are too well known to justify us in expatiating on them. In the first victories obtained by the Pretender's party, the royal troops appear to have acted in a dastardly or a treacherous manner; and the advantages of Charles were rather owing to the consternation of his opponents, than to the superior bravery or exertions of his followers. In the last conflict, the spirit of the Highlanders seems in a great measure to have deserted them, and the field was won with less effort than might have been expected. This circumstance is partly imputable to the absence of some of the clans, and to the disaffection subsisting among

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the chiefs. In the present account of these events, we discover nothing that is either new or particularly interesting: but we remarked, with a degree of surprise, which indeed was lessened by observing that the work was dedicated to his Majesty, the silence maintained by the author regarding the conduct of the commander in chief at the battle of Culloden, and the use which he made of his victory.

It is impossible for the most determined Whig, if he possess any feelings of humanity, to read a description of the hardships which the Pretender underwent after his defeat, and of the many dangers to which he was exposed, without feeling a sincere interest in the fortunes of the sufferer. Charles continued in the great hill Corado, which is situated between Kintail and Glenmoriston, with seven Highlanders, for the space of five weeks.-Their fidelity is proved by the following note:

• Charles staid in the cave with these men five weeks and three days during this long abode, either thinking he would be safer with gentlemen, than with common fellows of a loose character, or desirous of better company, he told Glenaladale that he intended to put himself into the hands of some of the neighbouring gentlemen; and desired him to inquire about them, and learn who was the most proper person for him to apply to. Glenaladale talking with the Highlanders about the gentlemen in their neighbourhood, and inquiring into their character, they guessed from his questions what was the intention of Charles; and conjured him to dissuade the Prince from it, saying, that no reward could be any temptation to them; for if they betrayed the Prince, they must leave their country. as nobody would speak to them, except to curse them: whereas £30,000 was a great reward to a poor gentleman, who could go to Edinburgh or London with his money, where he would find people enough to live with him, and cat his meat and drink his wine.'

We shall conclude our extracts with an entertaining passage from the Appendix; which depicts the manners of the age and of the country, and points out the extreme difficulties under which Charles escaped from the pursuit of his enemies :

The Prince lay the first night at Corineur, after his coming to Badenoch, from which he was conducted next day to Mellanauir, a shealing of very narrow compass, where Locheil, with Macpherson of Breakachie, Allan Cameron, his principal servant, and two servants of Clunie, were at the time. It cannot but be remarked, that, when Locheil saw five men approaching under arms, being the Prince, Lochgary, Dr. Cameron, and two servants, taking the five men to be of the army or militia, who lay encamped not above four or five miles from them, and were probably in search of them; as it was in vain to think of flying, Loch il at the time being quite lame, and not in any condition to travel, much less to run away; it was resolved that the enemy, as they judged them to be, should be re

ceived with a general discharge of all the arms, in number twelve firelocks and some pistols; which they had in the small shealing house or bothie (as such small huts are commonly called), in which they at the time lodged; whereupon all was made ready, the pieces planted and levelled, and in short, they flattered themselves of get. ting the better of the searchers, there being no more than their own unmber; and likewise considering the great advantage they had of firing at them without being at all observed, and the conveniency of so many spare arms. But the auspicious hand of Almighty God, and his Providence, so apparent at all times in the preservation of His Royal Highness, prevented those within from firing at the Prince with his four attendants; for they came at last so near that they were known by those within. Locheil, upon making this discovery, made the best of his way, though lame, to meet His Royal Highness, who received him very graciously. The joy at this meeting is much easier to be conceived than expressed. And when Locheil would have kneeled, on coming up to the Prince-" Oh! no, my dear Locheil, (said His Royal Highness, clapping him on the shoulder) we do not know who may be looking from the top of yonder hills; and if they see any such motions, they'll immediately conclude that I am here." Locheil then ushered him into his habi tation, which was indeed but a very poor one. The Prince was gay, and in better spirits than it was possible to think he could have been, considering the many disasters, disappointments, fatigues and difficulties, he had undergone. His Royal Highness, with his retinue, went into the hut; and there was more meat and drink provided for him than he expected. There was plenty of mutton, an anker of whisky, containing twenty Scots pints, some good beef sausages made the year before, with plenty of butter and cheese, besides a large well cured bacon ham. Upon his entry, the Prince took a hearty dram, which he sometimes called for thereafter, to drink the healths of his friends. When some minced collops were dressed with butter, in a large saucespan, which Locheil and Clunie carried always about with them, being the only fire vessel they had, His Royal Highness eat heartily, and said with a very cheerful countenance: “Now, gentlemen, I live like a Prince :" though at the same time he was no otherwise entertained than eating his collops out of the pan with a silver spoen. After dinner, he asked Locheil if he had always lived here, during his skulking, in such a good way. "Yes, Sir," answered Locheil, for near three months that I have been hereabouts with my cousin Clunie, he has provided for me so well, that I have had plenty of such as you see; and I thank Heaven your Royal Highness has got through so many dangers to take a part."

In two days after, His Royal Highness went and lodged with Locheil at Mellanauir, to which place Clunie came to them from Auchnicarry. Upon his entering the hut, when he would have knceled, His Royal Highness prevented him, and kissed him as if he had been an equal; ying, "I am sorry, Clunie, you and your regiment were not at Culloden: I did not hear, till very lately, that you were so near u. that day."

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