[78] On June 1, 1812, Town Talk published a satirical print, Worse and Worse, or the Sports of the 19th Century.' Mrs. Fitzherbert and Lady Hertford are playing at shuttlecock with the Prince of Wales's feathers. Mrs. F. says, 'This shuttlecock is too light for me. I'll have no more to do with it.' Lady H. calls out, 'You have play'd with it till you are tired, but it suits me to a nicety; the game's mine. Y—h, take care of the shuttlecock.' Lord Yarmouth, who is behind Mrs. F., says, 'O yes, Ma'am, I'll take care of the shuttlecock, I warrant you.'
[79] Physician-in-ordinary to George IV.
[80] St. John the Baptist in Upper St. James's Street.
[81] 'Royal Rantipoles; or the Humours of Brighton.' A poem, by Peter Pindar, Esq.; London, 1816, 8vo.
[82] Colonel MacMahon, the Regent's Privy Purse.
[83] A famous equestrian at Astley's Amphitheatre.
[84] The Archdukes John and Lewis, who spent a few days at Brighton with the Prince.
[85] Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford.
[86] Lord and Lady Castlereagh.
[87] Lord Yarmouth, who had red hair and was a notable bruiser.