‘Sir George Kelly pushed _carte_ and _tierce_ with Mademoiselle D’Eon to the great entertainment of the company. An assault between Captain Walmsley and Mademoiselle D’Eon concluded this scientific display, and it was astonishing to observe with what vigour the captain’s repeated thrusts were repulsed. The assault lasted nearly fifteen minutes, during which time Mademoiselle D’Eon did not appear to be out of breath; she only once exclaimed, “_Ah! mes jambes!_” which was when the conflict had subsided. This celebrated character cannot be termed _Madame Egalité_, for in this, as in any other country, she has not her equal.’[374] _January 22._—She was next invited to an _Assaut d’armes_ with Captain Walmsley, at Mr. Towneley’s house in Devonshire Place, when one hundred guests were present, nearly all of whom were Roman Catholics. [Sidenote: ‘CUTTING HER BREAD WITH HER SWORD.’] _February 11._—Fenced Captain Walmsley at the Club d’Armes, Brewer Street, and although very much indisposed, astonished numerous spectators with her science and activity. The captain was foiled four or five times successively, and it was not till the female Chevalier was nearly exhausted that he had the opportunity of a retort. Confident of success, Mademoiselle D’Eon refused the mask, of which her opponent availed himself.[374] _May 30._—Fences at the Haymarket on Mrs. Bateman’s benefit night. Never, since the death of Garrick, had the house been so full. _June 26._—Fences at the Ranelagh, in the presence of the Prince of Wales and Duke of Gloucester. _August 23._—Fences with Mr. Bateman and his son. _September._—Fences with Mrs. Bateman and an English officer, under the patronage of the Prince of Wales, who sat in the stage box (Brighton theatre) with Mrs. Fitzherbert and Miss Piggot. _October 19._—Fences at her own benefit in the theatre, Margate, a prologue being spoken by Mrs. Bateman. _November 2._—Fences at the Assembly Rooms, Deal. _November 11_ and _21_.—Fences at the theatre, Dover. _November 30._—Fences at the Fountain Inn, Canterbury. After which, Mrs. Bateman[375] and the Chevalière, who had been on a professional tour together, returned to London.