Although Francis shewed himself in this case an enemy to duelling, yet in his own case he had not the same objection. Every reader of history must remember his answer to the challenge of the Emperor Charles V. The Emperor wrote that he had failed in his word, and that he would sustain their quarrel single-handed against him. Francis replied, that he lied—qu’il en avait menti par la gorge, and that he was ready to meet him in single combat whenever and wherever he pleased.

Le Père Matthias, tome ii. livre iv.

Elémens de l’Histoire de France, vol. iii. p. 219.

Mercure de France, vol. xiii.

Brydone’s Tour in Malta, 1772.

See Life and Character of Lord Bacon, by Thomas Martin, Barrister-at-Law.

See History of the House and Clan of Mackay.

See Spectator, Nos. 84, 97, and 99; and Tatler, Nos. 25, 26, 29, 31, 38, and 39; and Guardian, No. 20.