He had visited every corner of
Spain, and could furnish the most accurate details respecting its
ancient and present state. On topics of religion and of his own
history, previous to his TRANSFORMATION into a Spaniard, he was
invariably silent. You could merely gather from his discourse that
he was English, and that he was well acquainted with the
neighboring countries.
His character excited considerable curiosity in the observer. It
was not easy to reconcile his conversion to the Romish faith with
those proofs of knowledge and capacity that were exhibited by him
on different occasions. A suspicion was sometimes admitted that
his belief was counterfeited for some political purpose. The most
careful observation, however, produced no discovery. His manners
were at all times harmless and inartificial, and his habits those
of a lover of contemplation and seclusion. He appeared to have
contracted an affection for Pleyel, who was not slow to return it.
My friend, after a month's residence in this city, returned into
France, and, since that period, had heard nothing concerning Carwin
till his appearance at Mettingen.
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