I had not seen Copies of Correspondence on the subject, for any papers connected with it, from you that I learnt what were the conditions named by the Judge: Afterwards Mr. Anstruther showed me the papers in his possession and amongst others a letter from the Admiral which in my opinion precluded a reference of the matter to him.
I find the Judge proposed I leave the terms of the apology to a reference naming me on his part. As I told you before, I certainly saw no necessity of publishing the apology at the Club; it might have been sufficiently public without that - even if made only in the presence of certain persons, but I have never heard that Mr. Anstruther was willing to make any apology.
I would not consent to arbitrate in any case where conditions were proposed, but the Judge, as I understand, consented to refer only the matter of the terms in which the apology should be made, never doubting that it would be admitted that an apology was due.
In conclusion, I can assure you...