I think Johnes would be driven into most deserved disgrace, and I can get the use of a most curious MS.

of the French Froissart in the Newbattle Library, probably the finest in existence after that of Berlin.

I am an enthusiast about Berners' Froissart, and though I could not undertake the drudgery of preparing the whole for the press, yet Weber [Footnote: Henry Weber, Scott's amanuensis.] would do it under my eye upon the most reasonable terms.

I would revise every part relating to English history.
I have several other literary schemes, but defer mentioning them till I come to London, which I sincerely hope will be in the course of a month or six weeks.

I hear Mr.Canning is anxious about our _Review_.
Constable says it is a Scotch job.