Genealogical memoirs of the Duffs

Geiiealogical Memoirs of tJie Duffs. J^
bers did not understand this Fraze ; but, when ex-
plained to them, said it was a most significant
and judicious expression.
He was created Lord Braco by King George
the 2d in 1735, and Viscount McDuff & Earl
of Fife in 1759, Irish Honours.
He was a man of extraordinary good sense,
which, improved by his Stock of acquired know-
ledge, seven years' sitting in the British Parlia-
ment, and an intimate acquaintance with the best
Company in Brittain, made him a polite, well bred
man, and an agreeable, entertaining, & instruc-
tive Companion.
In his private Character he was a most indul-
gent Parent and Husband ; and the kindest and
easiest master to his Tenants and Servants.
As to his morals, he had a great deal of the
fear of God, and was very punctual in perform-
ing his private devotions morning & Evening on
his knees. He had a perfect abhorence of all
gross vices to such a degree that, in 1737, when
he was affected with a plethora at Edinr., and
the Physician told him that some certain liberties