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Rh to be prodigiously buffeted by the waves. The Beauley ferry is by far the shortest and safest between Invernesshire and Rosshire. Though I was entirely unknown at the fort, the lieutenant-governor, with the utmost politeness, sent an officer to conduct me over every part of the fortification, and to shew me every thing I was capable of noticing. It rained the chief part of the time I was inclosed in the fort, which was a great mortification to me, particularly in the afternoon, as it prevented the usual parade. The Lorns were at that time quartered at Fort George; a fine body of men; and to have seen them all drawn out and perform their exercise, would have pleased me very much; but such disappointments must for ever occur in a long tour.