CHAPTER V.

1745-1747. ÆT. 34-36.

Hume's Residence with the Marquis of Annandale--His Predecessor Colonel Forrester--Correspondence with Sir James Johnstone and Mr. Sharp of Hoddam--Quarrel with Captain Vincent--Estimate of his Conduct, and Inquiry into the Circumstances in which he was placed--Appointed Secretary to General St. Clair--Accompanies the expedition against the Court of France as Judge-Advocate-- Gives an Account of the Attack on Port L'Orient--A tragic Incident. 170