The reversal by the House of Lords of his conviction in Ireland for conspiracy, which the English Court of Queen's Bench had confirmed.

[113]

Mrs. Jameson's earliest book, and one which achieved considerable popularity, was her Diary of an Ennuyée.

[114]

It will be remembered that 'Punch' had only been in existence for three years at this time, which will account for this apparently superfluous advice.

[115]

In Blackwood.