This arises from a feeling on her part that her education has not fitted her to take part in such conversation; she would not like conversation to be going on in which she could not take her fair share, and she is far too open and candid in her nature to pretend to one atom more knowledge than she really possesses on such subjects; and yet, as the world goes, she would, as any girl, have been considered accomplished, for she speaks German well and writes it; understands Italian, speaks French fluently, and writes it with great elegance.

In addition to this old Davys instilled some Latin into her during his tutorship.

The rest of her education she owes to her own natural shrewdness and quickness, and this perhaps has not been the proper education for one who was to wear the Crown of England.
"The Queen is very proud of the Prince's utter indifference to the attractions of all ladies.

I told Her Majesty that these were early days to boast, which made her rather indignant.

I think she is a little jealous of his talking much even to men." [Pageheading: THE QUEEN'S SPEECH] _Viscount Melbourne to Queen Victoria._ _19th January 1841._ Lord Melbourne presents his humble duty to your Majesty.