CHAPTER XIV.[vi:A

1765-1766. ÆT. 54-55.

Hume's Sentiments as to the Popularity of his works--A letter to the Scottish Clergy--Correspondence with Elliot continued-- Sir Robert Liston--Mallet--Hume appointed Secretary of Legation--Chargé d' Affaires at Paris--Proposal to appoint him Secretary for Ireland--Reasons of the Failure of the Project-- Lord Hertford--Resumption of Communication with Rousseau-- Rousseau in Paris--Notices of his History and Character-- Hume's Solicitude for his welfare--Return to Britain--Disposal of Rousseau--Death of Jardine. 263