'More observations of this nature, and inferences from them, might be
made to gain the relation a firmer belief; but I forbear: lest I, that
intended to be but a relator, may be thought to be an engaged person
for the proving what was related to me, . . . by one who had it from
Dr. Donne.'
Walpole was no Boswell; worthy Boswell would have cross-examined Dr.
Donne himself.