arrived in london, young burney found himself unrestrainedly his own master, save in what regarded his articled agreement with dr. arne. every part of his numerous family was left behind him, or variously dispersed, with the single exception of his elder and only own brother, richard burney, afterwards of worcester, but who, at this period, was settled in the capital.

this brother was a man of true worth and vigorous understanding, enriched with a strong vein of native humour. he was an indefatigable and sapient collector of historical portraits, and

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passionately fond of the arts; and he was father of a race of children who severally, and with distinction, shone in them all; and who superadded to their ingenuity and their acquirements the most guileless hearts and scrupulous integrity.