“. . . My life here is a most agreeable one. I am much the earliest riser in the House, and have above two hours to dispose of before breakfast, which is at eleven o’clock or even later. Then I live with myself again till about 3, when the ladies and I ride for 3 hours or so. . . . We dine at ¼ past seven, and the critics would say not badly. We drink in great moderation—walk out, all of us, before tea, and then crack jokes and fiddle till about ½ past 12 or 1. . . . If you want any London scandal, there is a shop at present which is said to surpass what Devonshire House ever was. The receiving house is [erased]— the principal ladies Mrs. F—— L——, young Duchess
* Afterwards 9th Duke of St. Albans. |
| 74 | THE CREEVEY PAPERS | [Ch. III. |
