George Cheyne

The latter, quote, a heap of confusion and irregularity, end quote, an evidence of, quote, what kind of monstrous birth this of chivalry must prove, end quote.

Of much greater importance as a clue to Hume's youthful feelings and aims is the third paper, a sketch of his mental history contained in a letter to a London physician, believed to be Dr. George Cheyne, whom he desired to consult in a crisis of his health.

It is doubtful if this mysterious epistle, found neatly written out amongst his papers, was ever really sent.

It belongs, in any case, to the year seventeen thirty-four.