ABSTRACT
Among the several attempts in favour of the Pretender to the crown of Great Britain, there were none conducted with such address and secrecy, as that which broke out in the summer of the year 1745; and what is no less wonderful than true, some who had engaged in the association to promote his advancement, were never very remarkable for secrecy and reserve. The principal among the conspirators was Simon Lord Lovat, a nobleman of a crafty turn of mind, / and who experienced the vicissitudes both of good and bad fortune in the early part of life, and in his more advanced years. Full of resentment against the government, and big with the hopes of titles, riches, and distinguished appellations, he applied in good earnest to entice the subjects from their allegiance, and to fire them into an inclination to arms.
