16. A cabinet picture done at Abbotsford in 1831 by Francis Grant, R.A.,—who had the advantage of a familiar knowledge of the subject, being an attached friend of the family. This interesting piece, which has armour and stag-hounds, was done for Lady Ruthven. 17. I am sorry to say that I cannot express much approbation of the representation of Sir Walter introduced by Sir David Wilkie in his "Abbotsford Family;" nor indeed are any of the likenesses in this graceful composition (1817) at all satisfactory to me, except only that of Sir Adam Fergusson, which is perfect. This is in Sir A.'s possession.-18, 19, 20. Nor can I speak more favourably either of the head of Scott in Wilkie's "Arrival of George IV. at Holyrood" (1822), or of that in Sir William Allan's picture of the "Ettrick Shepherd's Househeating" (1819.) Allan has succeeded better in his picture of "The Author of Waverley in his Study;" this was done shortly before Sir Walter's death. 21. Mr Edwin Landseer, R.A., has painted a fulllength portrait, with the scenery of the Rhymer's Glen; and his familiarity with Scott renders this almost as valuable as if he had sat for it. This beautiful picture is in the gallery of Mr Wells at Redleaf, Kent. I have given better evidence than my own as to the inimitable Bust done by Sir Francis Chantrey in 1820, and now in the library at Abbotsford. Previous to Sir Walter's death, the niche which this now occupies held a cast of the monumental effigy of Shakspeare, presented to him by George Bullock, with an elegant stand, having the letters W. S. in large relievo on its front. Anxiety to place the precious marble in the safest station induced the poet's son to make the existing arrangement on the day after his father's funeral. The propriety of the position is obvious; but in case of misrepresentation hereafter, it is proper to mention that it was not chosen by Sir Walter for an image of himself. As already stated, Chantrey sculptured, in 1828, for Sir Robert Peel, a bust possessing the character of a second original. Sir Walter's good nature induced him to sit, at various periods of his life, to other sculptors of inferior standing and reputation. I am not aware, however, that any of their performances but two ever reached the dignity of marble. One of these, a very tolerable work, was done by Mr Joseph about 1822, and is in the gallery of Mr Burn Callender, at Prestonhall, near Edinburgh. The other was modelled by Mr Lawrence Macdonald, in the unhappy winter of 1830. The period of the artist's observation would alone have been sufficient to render his efforts fruitless. The only statue executed during Sir Walter's lifetime, is that by John Greenshields in freestone. On first seeing this, an early companion of the Poet, Mr Thomas Thomson, D. C. S., exclaimed, “A petrifaction of Scott!" It is certainly a most meritorious work; and I am well pleased that it has its station in Mr Cadell's premises in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. The proprietor has adopted the inscription for Bacon's effigy at St Alban's, and carved on the pedestal "SIC SEDEBAT."—Mr Steele's noble marble statue for the Edinburgh Monument was erected in 1847. INDEX. The Roman Letters refer to the Volume; the Arabic Figures to the Page. A. "ABBOT, THE," S vols., publica- 52. The hunt, 64. Plans for Marquis of, i. 196, 198, Scott's visit to, i. 295. Adam, Dr Alex., Rector of the 28. VOL. II. Adam, Admiral, ii. 241, 243. Sir Frederick, ii. 273, 353. --Lord Chief- Commissioner, ii. 124, 241, 297, 310. Alexander, Emperor of Russia, Mrs, of Ballochmyle, ii. 80. Thomas, Esq., ii. 309. Alvanley, Lady, i. 276. Letter to, American tourists at Abbotsford, M.S. tragedy, ii. 10. Ancestry of Scott, i. 2; ii. 374. Annual Festivals, ii. 237. "ANTIQUARY, THE," 3 vols i. Antiquity, Scott's love of, ii. 377. Appenines, the, ii. 357. i. 268, 271, 272; departure or THE AYR- SHIRE TRAGEDY," publication Auldjo, Mr, Naples, ii, 349. R. BAILLIE, Miss Joanna, Scott's in- Letters to, i. 220, 221, 231, her" Family Legend," i. 251. Ballantyne, James, his first ac- 134. Removes to Edinburgh, 186. His concerned, 210. Death of his Ballantyne, Letters to, i. 268, 285, i. 156, 251, 255, 257, 284, Letters to, i. 291, 294, 297. BRARY," i. 218; Scott's Contri- Banking System of Scotland and Bankrupt, actual and legal, ii. 213. Barbauld, Mrs, i. 86. Barham frigate, ii. 345; conveys |