Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1): From the Original Family DocumentsBuckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
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Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1): From the Original Family Documents
Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
Great Britain -- History -- George IV, 1820-1830
Of course, before you get this, you will have heard that the King
sent for Lord Grenville. Bloomfield went on Friday to Dropmore, and
yesterday Lord G---- came to the Cottage at eleven, and stayed till
three.--It happened that I dined with the King afterwards, at the
Princess Augusta's, at Frogmore, who called me aside to tell me of
the conference, saying how much satisfied he had been with Lord
Grenville.--Of course he said nothing further to me, excepting that
he had told Lord G---- all that was intended to be done; by which I
implied that the interview was more for the purpose of consulting
and asking his advice, than for any object of change.--Previous to
dinner, I thought his Majesty looked dreadfully dejected and
thoughtful; but when he had dined (professing to have no appetite),
and ate as much as would serve me for three days, of fish--but no
meat--together with a bottle of strong punch, he was in much better
spirits, and vastly agreeable. There were only six people, four of
which were ladies. He did not sit a quarter of an hour after they
left us; and excepting talking a little on the indecent behaviour
of the _Mountain_ in the House of Commons, and telling an anecdote
or two of the women who went up with addresses to the Queen, not a
word was said of politics. He remained till twelve o'clock, and he
and Princess Augusta and myself sang glees.--He leaves the Cottage
to-morrow.--You may suppose how very anxious I am to learn
generally what has been the object of the interview at the Cottage.
If for a change, I am persuaded Lord G---- would recommend in the
first place Lord Lansdowne; but if I were to judge of what the King
said of Tierney's conduct on the day of the meeting, this would not
suit his present feelings.--What a game has Lord Grenville now in
his hands! and what an influence he might possess in the country,
could he be tempted to take a lead, which I am sure he will
not!--Pray let me hear from you, as I am dying to know something
about it.--Possibly this may reach you at Dropmore, if it leads to
negotiation.
Ever truly yours,
W. H. F.
P.S.--The King spoke kindly of you, and about Wootton.
The Queen immediately tried to make the most of her "triumph," as it
was called, and wrote to Lord Liverpool, demanding a palace. This was
refused, though a handsome allowance was offered. She then agitated for
a restoration of her name to the Liturgy, which was also firmly
opposed.
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