He had the choicest stories of all the clubs and coteries--the very latest news of who had run away with whom--the last bon-mot of Mr.Selwyn--the last wild bet of March and Rockingham.

He knew how the old king had quarrelled with Madame Walmoden, and the Duke was suspected of having a new love; who was in favour at Carlton House with the Princess of Wales, and who was hung last Monday, and how well he behaved in the cart.

My lord's chaplain poured out all this intelligence to the amused ladies and the delighted young provincial, seasoning his conversation with such plain terms and lively jokes as made Harry stare, who was newly arrived from the colonies, and unused to the elegances of London life.

The ladies, old and young, laughed quite cheerfully at the lively jokes.

Do not be frightened, ye fair readers of the present day! We are not going to outrage your sweet modesties, or call blushes on your maiden cheeks.