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The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 by Fanny Burney
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Sir John D'Oyley's as soon as the royal party rode out.

I found Miss Palmer quite thoroughly enraged. We had never met
since I left the paternal home, though I am always much indebted
to her warm zeal. Sir John and Lady D'Oyley are a mighty gentle
pair. Miss Palmer could make them no better present than a
little of her vivacity. Miss Elizabeth

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Johnson, her cousin, is of their party : She is pretty, soft, and
pleasing; but, unhappily, as deaf as her uncle, Sir Joshua which,
in a young female, is a real misfortune.
To quiet Miss Palmer as much as I was able, I agreed tonight that
I would join her on the walks. Accordingly, at the usual time I
set out with Miss Planta, whom I was to introduce to the
D'Oyleys. Just as we set out we perceived the king and his three
gentlemen, for Lord Courtown is a constant attendant every
evening. We were backing on as well as we Could, but his majesty
perceived us, and called to ask whither we were going. We met
Mr. Seward, who joined us.

There is nothing to describe in the walks : they are straight,
clay, and sided by common trees, without any rich foliage, or one
beautiful opening. The meadows, and all the country around, are
far preferable: yet here everybody meets. All the D'Oyley party
came, and Miss Planta slipped away.

The king and queen walked in the same state as on the Terrace at
Windsor, followed by the three princesses and their attendants.
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