He said he was not tired, and was in high spirits.

I sat between Uncle Ernest[22] and Lord Melbourne; and Lord Melbourne between me and Feodore, whom he had led in.

My kind Lord Melbourne was much affected in speaking of the whole ceremony.

He asked kindly if I was tired; said the Sword he carried (the first, the Sword of State) was excessively heavy.

I said that the Crown hurt me a good deal.