others. The Drawingroom was very full yesterday, and I believe the
Queen spoke to everybody; she thinks there are times to be civil.

I was surprised at Court to hear Knox say he thought it was
everybody's duty to go to Court yesterday, as he supposed Queens would
feel like other Mothers. I was delighted to hear so loyal a speech
from one of that house, for though his father and his uncle are in
possession of a place of L10,000 a year, I do not believe they are
disposed that way.

Miss Shuckburgh [15] was presented yesterday, and as she has a
borough, Knox thought she might be worth looking at, but the Borough
and Twelve Thousand a year must be thought of, by any one disposed to
think of her.

The Beaumonts are to be at Cheltenham on Monday, the Colonel is much
better, a _very_ large Blister has roused his senses. [16]


_March 22nd._

You must put on a black coat for the Duchess of Bolton who died
yesterday. [17]


_March 30th, 1809._

Your brother Philip is by the kindness of the Duke of Montrose, the
Master of the Horse, appointed Page to His Majesty. We are ordering
him his smart uniform, sword, etc., for him to go to Court in, to kiss