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HOW THERE WAS STIR AT THE ABBEY OF ST.

ANDREW'S.
The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.