In the month of June he was invited to a party at Miss Johnson's, at which His Royal Highness the Prince Regent was present.

As Lord Byron had not yet been to Court, it was not considered etiquette that he should appear before His Royal Highness.

He accordingly retired to another room.

But on the Prince being informed that Lord Byron was in the house, he expressed a desire to see him.

Lord Byron was sent for, and the following is Mr.Murray's account of the conversation that took place.
_John Murray to Mr.Scott_.
_June_ 27, 1812.
DEAR SIR, I cannot refrain, notwithstanding my fears of intrusion, from mentioning to you a conversation which Lord Byron had with H.R.H.the Prince Regent, and of which you formed the leading subject.