Note 108 In the beginning of the last century the learned Camden was obliged to undermine with respectful scepticism, the romance of Brutus the Trojan, who is now buried in silent oblivion, with Scota, the daughter of Pharaoh, and her numerous progeny. Yet I am informed that some champions of the Milesian colony may still be found among the original natives of Ireland. A people dissatisfied with their present condition grasp at any visions of their past or future glory.

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The History Of The Decline and Fall Of The Roman Empire— Chapter 25