He had then enjoyed the Regimental Banquet.
The Prince of Wales had been in great form and made an excellent speech. He had praised the Earl for his valour and the awards that he had won, which had been a compliment to the whole Regiment.
After it was all over the Prince of Wales had then insisted that the Earl drive back with him to Marlborough House.
“Why has living in the country, Dolphinston, been so much more attractive than the invitations I have been sending you?” he asked truculently.
“I have to explore my new estate, sir,” the Earl replied, “and in fact, I also discovered there a new beauty whom I have brought with me to London to be with my grandmother, the Duchess of Wakefield.”
“A new beauty!” the Prince of Wales exclaimed. “Then, of course, I should like to meet her.”
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