Grattan, it was to get papers of Mr. Grattan's into thek hands that
he was arrested for that purpose ; now, whether this report is to
blacken the character of the famous ex-senator, or with further
views, I do not decide. In respect to the insult I have met with, it
is aimed against Lord Moira through me. It is, however, to me a
much blacker and more artful attempt against him, in which high
and mighty ones were blended when too many cooks spoiled the
broth. The former plot, however, has made me alert, and awakened
all my expectations respecting possible malevolence. But my
spirit, like the palm-tree, rises by the pressure of oppressive indignity

' Under-Secretary at Dublin Castle.
* The Lady Elizabeth Craven, whom Mr. John Edward Maddox married,
died in 1799.
• McCan, the agent of Grattan, was examined by the Privy Council ; when
the Attorney-General, CGrndy, is stated to have offered McCan office, and a
payment of 10,000Z. if he would criminate Grattan. — Life jof Grattan, by his
Son, V. 228. McCan, on bthalf of Grattan, had remitted money to Do\vclaIl, but
only from motives of humanity. Dowdall was concerned in Robert Emru t's
plot. Mnthias O'KcUy told me that he met Dowdall, Magan, and ToOd •!( H' ^
diiiing at t!u tuble of James Dixon, the active rebel already noticed.
