He is now in Canada.

I have no doubt but that Mr.
Walter Scott did a great deal to the first 'Waverley Novel,' because of his anxiety to serve his brother, and his doubt about the success of the work.

This accounts for the many stories about it.

Many persons had previously heard from Mr.Scott, but you may rely on the certainty of what I have told you.

The whole country is starving for want of a complete supply of the 'Tales of my Landlord,' respecting the interest and merit of which there continues to be but one sentiment." A few weeks later Blackwood wrote to Murray: _January_ 22, 1817.
"It is an odd story here, that Mr.and Mrs.Thomas Scott are the authors of all these Novels.