Chapter XXII

Watt withdraws from Soho--Boulton continues his interest in
business--His patent for raising water--The burglary at
Soho--Sir Walter Scott and Boulton--Watt in retirement--Search
for investments--Purchases land--Makes a foreign tour--Death of
Mrs. Keir--Painful bereavements--Death of Dr. Black--Deaths of
members of the Lunar Society--Watt’s family bereavements--Watt’s
studies on the inhalation of gas--Gregory Watt, his brilliant
talents--His friendship with Humphry Davy--His excursions and
tours--His scientific pursuits--His illness and death--Davy on
Gregory’s death--Death of Professor Robison--Watt’s estimate
of Robison--Boulton’s last days, his death and funeral--His
character--Opinions of his contemporaries, Boswell and others,
concerning him--Attachment of the workmen--His Mutual Assurance
Society for the workmen--His powers of organisation--His business
qualities--His strength, courage, and perseverance in fighting the
battle of the steam-engine--Watt’s estimate of Boulton--Boulton’s
generosity 456–487