sincerity of his upright purposes; and of the purity of the motives by
which Lafayette was actuated, in the course he pursued in France, in 1789,
and subsequently, cannot be justly doubted, though the revolution did not
result in the, political benefits be had anticipated.

When Mr. Fox was in Paris, some time in 1802, Lafayette hastened from his
retired residence, at La Grange, to call on him. The writer, who gives an
account of this meeting, observes, "that a stranger of an interesting and
graceful figure, came gently in," where he and Mr. Fox were sitting, at the
hotel in Paris, "advanced rapidly; and, embracing Mr. Fox, showed a
countenance full of joy, while tears rolled down his cheeks; Mr. Fox
testified equal emotion. It was M. de Lafayette, the virtuous and unshaken
friend of liberty. He had come from the country to see Mr. Fox, and to
invite him to his house. In a few moments their sentiments were
interchanged. The review of the past was taken in a moment; and they soon
appeared to be affectionate friends, who having parted for a few days, were
now reunited. Lafayette viewed the new state of things with regret; not
from any personal dislike of the first consul, but from a rooted and
principled conviction, that arbitrary power is injurious to the happiness
of mankind.

"In his retirement, and filled with gloomy prospects of the republic, he
lived in the most private and simple manner. In the bosom of an amiable and
affectionate family, he found every consolation. He frequented no place of
amusement; and, with a very limited fortune, exhibited the bright example
of a public man, content with a little, free from all envious and angry
feelings: and willing to live in dignified silence, when he had not the
power or influence to do good."

The visit of Mr. Fox and his friend to La Grange, is thus described--"The