CHAPTER XVII.. [1827.]

Lord Cochrane's Arrival in Greece.--His Account of Hydra and Poros.--The Congratulations offered to him.--Visits from Tombazes, Mavrocordatos, and Miaoulis.--Letters from the National Assembly and other Public Bodies and Leading Men.--The Divisions in Greece.--The French or Moreot, and English or Phanariot Factions.--Lord Cochrane's Relations with them.--The Visit of Kolokotrones and other Deputies from the National Assembly.--Lord Cochrane's Efforts to procure Unanimity.--Sir Richard Church.--Lord Cochrane's Commission as First Admiral.--The National Assembly at Troezene.--The Election of Capodistrias as President--Lord Cochrane's Oath-taking.--His Advice to the National Assembly and Proclamation to the Greeks 1