text:  It is to be seen also in a great degree in James; who although capable as many of his works especially _Mary of Burgundy_ _Attila_ and the _Smugglers_ demonstrate of the most powerful delineation of passion and the finest traits of the pathetic--is yet so enamoured of description and so conscious of his powers in that respect that he in general overlays his writings with painting to the eye instead of using that more powerful language which speaks to the heart