CHAPTER XXI.. [1827-1828.]

The First Consequences of the Interference of the Allied Powers and the Battle of Navarino.--Lord Cochrane's intended Share in Fabvier's Expedition to Chios.--Its Abandonment.--His Cruise among the Islands and about Navarino.--His Efforts to Repress Piracy.--His Return to the Archipelago.--The Misconduct of the Government.--Lord Cochrane's Complaints.--His Letters to the Representatives of the Allied Powers, acquitting Himself of Complicity in Greek Piracy.--His Further Complaints to the Government.--His Resolution to Visit England.--His Letter to Count Capodistrias Explaining and Justifying that Resolution.--His Departure from Greece, and Arrival at Portsmouth.--His Letter to M. Eynard 134