The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887)
MacGibbon, David, d. 1902, Ross, Thomas, 1839-1930 · Edinburgh : D. Douglas · leaf 110
at the height of hispower as the founder of the Mississippi Scheme, Mr. Law now blazed ameteor of unequalled splendour, having arrived at a pitch of power andconsequence that required a strength of intellect almost supernatural tosupport undazzled. He saw himself followed by princes, dukes,… … F[G. 6S1.—Lanriston Castle, from South-West. {After Nattes.) relate a remarkable instance. Going to wait upon Mr. Law, he found theante-chamber filled with many of the highest quality in France; but, beingby special orders admitted into his private apartments, beheld the greatman writing what, from…
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