Memoirs of the lives and characters of the Right Honourable George Baillie of Jerviswood, and of Lady Grisell Baillie

LADY GRISELL BAILLIE. 93
verned her whole actions by them.
She intended sealing them up in a bag,
and bid me see they were buried in the
coffin with her. I begged to read some
of them, which she allowed me ; and I
earnestly entreated they might not be
buried, but preserved for the sake of
his posterity ; and they are now in my
custody. In nothing I ever saw did I
find so much to instruct, to admire, to
please : they are a true picture of his
heart, full of the most tender and con-
descending affection, just remarks and
reflections, true goodness, submission
to Providence, entire resignation and
contentment, without cant, supersti-
tion, severity or uncharitableness to
others, constant justness to all, and
frugality in his private affairs for the
sake of his family. From all I read, it
is plain a retired life was his choice and
inclination, and that he only engaged
and submitted to the business and