[81d] “Here he writ with his eyes shut; and the writing is somewhat crooked, although as well in other respects as if his eyes had been open” (Deane Swift).

[81e] Tatler, No. 249; cf. p. 93. During this visit to London Swift contributed to only three Tatlers, viz. Nos. 230, 238, and 258.

[81f] St. Andrew’s Day.

[82a] No. 241.

[82b] Tatler, No. 258.

[84a] Lieutenant-General Philip Bragg, Colonel of the 28th Regiment of Foot, and M.P. for Armagh, died in 1759.

[84b] James Cecil, fifth Earl of Salisbury, who died in 1728.

[84c] See p. [5].

[84d] See p. [60].

[84e] Kneller seems never to have painted Swift’s portrait.