Proceedings were accordingly instituted against him at Edinburgh: but he had been naturalised in Holland: he had married a woman of fortune who was a native of that province: and it was certain that his adopted country would not deliver him up.

It was therefore determined to kidnap him.

Ruffians were hired with great sums of money for this perilous and infamous service.

An order for three thousand pounds on this account was actually drawn up for signature in the office of the Secretary of State.

Lewis was apprised of the design, and took a warm interest in it.