170 Edward’s Apology. (CHAP. IX. 
claim upon the inhabitants of Aberdeen. I certainly do 
owe many of them— particularly those of the upper and 
middle classes of society—a deep debt of gratitude for their 
courteous attention and their offered hospitality. Although 
circumstances did not allow me to avail myself of their 
kindness, I have never forgotten the unfeigned favors which 
they proffered me. I know that some of them were deep- 
ly offended at my refusing their invitations; but had they 
known of my deplorable position at the time, I feel certain 
that their feeling of offense would have given place to the 
deeper and softer feeling of pity for the unfortunate.” 
