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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-
tion of, in 1820, ii. 69.
Abbotsford, description and pur-
chase of, i. 269. New purchase
of land added to, 293, 344,
354; purchase of Toftfield, and
extent of territory in 1817, 370.
Hospitalities and sports at, ii.

52.

The hunt, 64. Plans for
completion of, 84. "Century
of Inventions" at, 126. Com-
pletion of, 145-9. Public access
to, ib. Advance of L.10,000 to
Constable on the lands of, 198.
The Library, 256. Feelings of
domestics at, 263. Gift of the
Library, furniture, &c. to Scott
by creditors, 309.
Abbotsford Club, ii. 123.
Hunt, ii. 64, 196.
Abercorn, Marchioness of, i. 196,
249, 250.

Marquis of, i. 196, 198,
249, 250.

Scott's visit to, i. 295.
Abercrombie, Dr, ii. 308, 315, 319.
Abercromby, Lord, i. 46, 78.
Aberdeen Advocates, ii. 217.
Abud & Co., London Jews, their
harsh treatment of Scott, ii.
265.

Adam, Dr Alex., Rector of the
High School of Edinburgh, i.

28.

VOL. II.

Adam, Admiral, ii. 241, 243.

Sir Frederick, ii. 273, 353.
General, ii. 273.

--Lord Chief- Commissioner,
at a Carlton House Dinner, i.
324. His formation of the Blair-
Adam Club, ii. 70, 71,

ii. 124, 241, 297, 310.
Adolphus, J. L., Esq., visits Ab-
botsford, ii. 131; his reminis-
cences of, 132. Visits Abbots-
ford in 1827, 255. Extracts
from his memoranda, ib. 336.
Advocates, usages of the Faculty
of, ii. 379.

Alexander, Emperor of Russia,
Scott presented to, i. 335.

Mrs, of Ballochmyle, ii.

80.
Allan, Sir William, R.A., i. 396;
ii. 57, 339, 369. His portraits
of Scott, 402.

Thomas, Esq., ii. 309.
Altrive Farm, i. 221.

Alvanley, Lady, i. 276. Letter to,
ii. 229.

American tourists at Abbotsford,
ii. 14.

M.S. tragedy, ii. 10.
axe, ii. 145.

Ancestry of Scott, i. 2; ii. 374.
"ANNE OF GEIERSTEIN," 3 vols.,
ii. 285. Publication of, in May
1829, 288.

Annual Festivals, ii. 237.
T

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"ANTIQUARY, THE," 3 vols i.
344. Publication of, 349, pas-
sim, 353.

Antiquity, Scott's love of, ii. 377.
"Apology for Tales of Terror,"
see Tales.

Appenines, the, ii. 357.
Arden, Hon. Catherine, ii. 360.
Aristocracy, Scottish, Scott's ro-
mantic idealization of, ii. 379.
Arkwright, Mrs, her musical com-
positions, ii. 279.
Ashestiel, house of, i. 147; de-
scription of, 150.

i. 268, 271, 272; departure
of Scott from, 276.
Ashley, Hon. William, ii. 349.
Atkinson, Mr, architect, ii. 84.
"AUCHINDRANE,

or THE AYR-

SHIRE TRAGEDY," publication
of, ii. 294.

Auldjo, Mr, Naples, ii, 349.

R.

BAILLIE, Miss Joanna, Scott's in-
troduction to, i. 184.

Letters to, i. 220, 221, 231,
258, 271; ii. 67, 90, 278.

her" Family Legend," i. 251.
Dr Mathew, i. 185.
Baird, The very Rev. Principal,
ii. 371.

Ballantyne, James, his first ac-
quaintance with Scott at Kelso,
i. 115. Printer of the " Apo-
logy for Tales of Terror," 116;
and of the Border Minstrelsy,
129.

134.
162.

Removes to Edinburgh,
Partnership with Scott,
Sketch of, 233; inter-
view with Scott, 321; and re-
miniscences of 1815, 340. Lines
to on "Rob Roy," 378. His
Dinners in St John Street on
the appearance of a new novel,
400. Reminiscence of the com-
position of the " Bride of Lam-
mermoor," ii. 29. Interview with
the Earl of Buchan, 31.
Criticism of" St Ronan's Well,"
141; and "The Betrothed,"
156. Alarm of his stability,
Sketch of his business
habits, 189. Catastrophe of af-
fairs, 208. State of parties

186.

His

concerned, 210. Death of his
wife, 286. Alienation of Scott
from him in part, 287. Un-
pleasant discussions with Scott,
305, passim, 308, 312, 326. His
last meeting with Scott, ib.
death, 391.

Ballantyne, Letters to, i. 268, 285,
319; ii. 307.

i. 156, 251, 255, 257, 284,
292, 319, 321, 339, 354; ii. 96,
141, 201, 268, 299, 323.
Ballantyne, John, sketch of, i. 232;
his partnership with Scott, 241;
publishes "The Lady of the
Lake," 255; and cther Works,
261. Embarrassment of affairs
in 1813, 290, passim, 299. His
position with Scott and Con-
stable in 1816, 353. Anecdotes
of at Abbotsford, 368. His bonus
in the Waverley Novels, 369.
Negotiation with Constable for
the secord" Tales of my Land-
lord," 379. Palms his book-
stock on Constable, 380. His
domestic establishment, and
dinners at Harmony Hall,"
403. Anecdote of him at
Paris, 407. Amanuensis to
Scott, ii. 21. A Sunday at Ab-
botsford, 41. His illness, 73.
Walton Hall, ib. His Novelists'
Library, 76. His last will, and
death in June 1821, 79. Anec-
dote of him, 80. Retrospections
of, 188, passim, 194.

Letters to, i. 291, 294, 297.
i. 243, 313, 352, ii. 19, 23,
90, 95, 96 n, ii. 124, 10.
"BALLANTYNE'S NOVELISTS' LI-

BRARY," i. 218; Scott's Contri-
butions to, ii. 74, 79, 90.
Bank of Scotland, the, in Scott's
affairs, ii. 213.

Banking System of Scotland and
England, ii. 214.

Bankrupt, actual and legal, ii. 213.
Bannatyne Club, Scott its founder
and president, ii. 122, 242.
"BANNATYNE, GEORGE, LIFE OF,"
ii. 269.

Barbauld, Mrs, i. 86.

Barham frigate, ii. 345; conveys
Scott to Italy, 346.

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