[54] Mr. Froude's reference for this citation is Knox's History of the Reformation, which is somewhat too general. The reader is advised to look for it in vol. ii. p. 382.
[55] We regret that we have not room for the short discourse Knox made to Murray on the occasion of their parting.
[56] The reader may see at p. 376, vol. viii., where he tells of the murder of Darnley, how effectually Mr. Froude cites his own invention as an historical fact: "So at last came Sunday, eleven months exactly from the day of Ritzio's murder; and Mary Stuart's words, that she would never rest until that dark business was revenged, were about to be fulfilled."
[57] His style is never so sparkling with bright enjoyment as when recounting some insult or outrage to Mary Stuart.
[58] "The moon was clear and full." "The queen with incredible animosity was mounted en croup behind Sir Arthur Erskine, upon a beautiful English double gelding," "the king on a courser of Naples;" and "then away, away—past Restalriug, past Arthur's Seat, across the bridge and across the field of Musselburgh, past Seton, past Prestonpans, fast as their horses could speed;" "six in all—their majesties, Erskine, Traquair, and a chamberer of the queen." "In two hours the heavy gates of Dunbar had closed behind them, and Mary Stuart was safe."
[59] His name was Randall—not Randolph, as he was, and is, usually called.
[60] Greek, we may observe, was to the Romans of that age about as familiar as, and far more necessary than, French is to us. It was the vehicle of all philosophy, and the condition of all higher education. The fashionable Romans used Greek phrases in conversation through vanity.
[61] Juvenal, vi. 61.
[62] See Dublin Review for January.
[63] Rev. Dr. Scheeben in his pamphlet. Part iii.