484* NOTES ON BRAZIL, 



be transplanted ; for their sakes I expressed a hope that it would not, 

 and they thought me ungenerous. They are little aware how much they 

 will lose, in the vortex of a Court, the simplicity of their manners, and 

 superior excellency of their character. A fondness for show and for 

 influence may be gratified, yet, in my opinion, they will be less happy ; 

 and Brazil will suffer by the absorption of its most virtuous town in the 

 general whirlpool of dissipation. The Revolution of France, which 

 drove the family of Braganza to Brazil, has produced a tremor among 

 the nations, which has already penetrated to the centre, and will finally 

 subvert the face of the world. 



