[6] "And I have the satisfaction of knowing that such was the opinion of persons for whose judgment," etc—Ibid.

[7] The letter-writer's favorite luncheon.

[8] I certainly am the last person in the kingdom to whom it can be permitted to despair of our royal father's recovery."—Prince's Letter.

[9] "A new era is now arrived, and I cannot but reflect with satisfaction," etc.—Ibid.

[10] "I have no predilections to indulge,—no resentments to gratify."— Prince's Letter.

[11] "I cannot conclude without expressing the gratification I should feel if some of those persons with whom the early habits of my public life were formed would strengthen my hands, and constitute a part of my government"— Prince's Letter.

[12] "You are authorized to communicate these sentiments to Lord Grey, who, I have no doubt, will make them known to Lord Grenville."— Prince's Letter.

[13] "I shall send a copy of this letter immediately to Mr. Perceval."- Prince's Letter.

ANACREONTIC

TO A PLUMASSIER.