The family consists of the mistress of the house, her maid, and her
two sons, Jacky and Jerry; singular abbreviations for John and
Jeremiah. The eldest, Jacky, about twelve years old, is a very
lively boy, and often entertains me in the most pleasing manner by
relating to me his different employments at school, and afterwards
desiring me in my turn to relate to him all manner of things about
Germany. He repeats his amo, amas, amavi, in the same singing tone
as our common school-boys. As I happened once when he was by, to
hum a lively tune, he stared at me with surprise, and then reminded
me it was Sunday; and so, that I might not forfeit his good opinion
by any appearance of levity, I gave him to understand that, in the
hurry of my journey, I had forgotten the day. He has already shown
me St. James's Park, which is not far from hence; and now let me
give you some description of the renowned

St. James's Park.

The park is nothing more than a semicircle, formed of an alley of
trees, which enclose a large green area in the middle of which is a
marshy pond.

The cows feed on this green turf, and their milk is sold here on the
spot, quite new.

In all the alleys or walks there are benches, where you may rest
yourself. When you come through the Horse Guards (which is provided
with several passages) into the park, on the right hand is St.
James's Palace, or the king's place of residence, one of the meanest
public buildings in London. At the lower end, quite at the
extremity, is the queen's palace, a handsome and modern building,