Genealogical memoir of the most noble and ancient house of Drummond

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ferred on his father, by James II, after his abdication,
that title was never recognized in Scotland, but only out
of courtesy allowed to his descendants. But to this,
nobleman, these honours were of short conlinuance, as
he did not long survive the death of his father. Under
his paternal care he had been taught the first principles
of Knowledge. Learned, ingenious^ and highly accom-
plished himself, he bestowed on his son a complete edu-
cation. Possessed of a goad understanding, with a fine
genius, and naturally fond of improvement, he enjoyed
the most favourable opportunities of cultivating his
mind, and acquiring every useful, ornamental, and va-
luable attainment. From Scotland he went ever to
1'rance at an early age to carry on his literary studies.
And having finished the usual round of classical educa-
tion, he made the tour of Europe, and visited all the
places on the Continent to which strangers resort* for
the acquisition of knowledge. From his residence at
the most polite courts, he attained all that easy address
and genteel behaviour, which distinguish the men of
fashion, and guided by his natural good sense, he col-
lected those eminent improvements and most important
acquisitions, which can only be acquired from an exten-
sive intercourse with men.
While thus engaged in the pleasing pursuits of know-
ledge, those unhappy commotions arose at home, which
proved fatal to his family and the reigning king. Edu-
cated in the principles of the catholic faith, and firmly
attached to the house of Stewart, Lord Drummond be-
held with concern the progress of the Revolution. By
the elevation of William and Mary to the throne of Bri-
tain, he saw the family of his sovereign excluded for
ever from their kingdoms, and eager to effectuate their.