George the Third, His Court, and Family, Volume 2Henry Colburn, 1824 - Great Britain |
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... walked up to their work - table unper- ceived and unknown , until he was close to them . Their surprise was instantly got over , by his cour- teous and affable manner , which rendered him even a welcome guest ; and he informed them that ...
... walked up to their work - table unper- ceived and unknown , until he was close to them . Their surprise was instantly got over , by his cour- teous and affable manner , which rendered him even a welcome guest ; and he informed them that ...
Page 84
... walked into the gardens , and took several turns on the terraces , especially the green terrace in the chapel garden , as mi- nutely detailed by the worthy prelate in his own memoir , where they shewed themselves to an im- mense crowd ...
... walked into the gardens , and took several turns on the terraces , especially the green terrace in the chapel garden , as mi- nutely detailed by the worthy prelate in his own memoir , where they shewed themselves to an im- mense crowd ...
Page 85
... walked through the court of the palace to the cathedral , to attend divine service , at their entrance into which they were received with all clerical formalities , and con- ducted to a gallery fitted up for the occasion ; the same ...
... walked through the court of the palace to the cathedral , to attend divine service , at their entrance into which they were received with all clerical formalities , and con- ducted to a gallery fitted up for the occasion ; the same ...
Page 87
... walked through the streets . As he came with only one attendant , besides the lords in waiting , the crowd voluntarily opened an avenue for His Majesty , forming a pha- laux on each side , to prevent any rude intruder , if there had ...
... walked through the streets . As he came with only one attendant , besides the lords in waiting , the crowd voluntarily opened an avenue for His Majesty , forming a pha- laux on each side , to prevent any rude intruder , if there had ...
Page 89
... days to please these good people , and then we may walk about to please ourselves . " His manners were unaffected and condescending to every one . He walked about unattended by any pomp , 1789 . 89 HIS COURT , AND FAMILY .
... days to please these good people , and then we may walk about to please ourselves . " His manners were unaffected and condescending to every one . He walked about unattended by any pomp , 1789 . 89 HIS COURT , AND FAMILY .
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