108. In the beginning of the last century the learned Camden
was obliged to undermine with respectful scepticism, the
romance of Brutus the Trojan, who is now buried in silent
oblivion, with Scota, the daughter of Pharaoh, and her
numerous progeny. Yet I am informed that some champions of
the Milesian colony may still be found among the original
natives of Ireland. A people dissatisfied with their present
condition grasp at any visions of their past or future
glory.