I do not add further particulars because I dare say Mr.Gifford will show you the letter, which is a very long one.

Believe me, my dear Sir, with sincere regard, Your faithful, humble Servant, Walter Scott.
In a subsequent letter to Mr.Ellis, Scott again indicates what he considers should be the proper management of the proposed Review.
"Let me touch," he says, "a string of much delicacy--the political character of the Review.

It appears to me that this should be of a liberal and enlarged nature, resting upon principles--indulgent and conciliatory as far as possible upon mere party questions, but stern in detecting and exposing all attempts to sap our constitutional fabric.
Religion is another slippery station; here also I would endeavour to be as impartial as the subject will admit of....

The truth is, there is policy, as well as morality, in keeping our swords clear as well as sharp, and not forgetting the Gentleman in the Critic.

The public appetite is soon gorged with any particular style.