VI PREFACE TO THE NINTH AND TENTH VOLUMES.

join, it on to tlie preceding part, or to supply tliecorrections which would have been given by the im-proving hand of the author. But, imperfect as itmust be, I believe it will be received with pleasureand interest as a fit conclusion to the life of hisgreat hero.

I will only add my grateful thanks for the kindadvice and assistance given me by his most dearand valued friends, Dean Milman and Mr. Ellis.