Historical and genealogical account of the Clan Maclean

HISTORICAL NOTICES. 213
chief is one who is likely to realize all they could
wish in the representative of the illustrious race
from whom he is sprung. Gentle in his nature,
affable and kind in disposition, few indeed could
pass an hour in his society without imbibing a
feeling of respectful attachment for him.
In person Colonel Maclean is tall, of a manly
appearance, and pleasing address. Were it re-
quired to draw a comparison between him and
the chiefs of Maclean of former days, altogether
his personal appearance and winning manners
would be apt to suggest the idea that may be
formed of the appearance and character of
Hector Roy of Inverkeithing. Like that brave
young chief, Colonel Charles Fitzroy's general
look is that of the affectionate friend and gallant
soldier. He is married to a daughter of the
Hon. and Rev. Dr. Marsham, brother of the
late Earl of Romney, and has already an heir
to the honours of his forefathers.
The second son of Sir Fitzroy Maclean is
Donald, a barrister at law, and member of par-
liament for the city of Oxford. This talented
gentleman was returned member for Oxford in
the year 1833, and sits for the same city in the
present parliament, having been re-elected by
a large majority of the constituency at the late
general election. In person he is tall, straight,
and well proportioned, of manly bearing and
prepossessing aspect. As a legislator, few mem-
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