They were the caricatures of that remarkably able artist who calls himself H.B.In about half an hour Lady Georgiana Grey, and the Countess, made their appearance.

We had some pleasant talk, and they made many apologies.

The Earl, they said, was unexpectedly delayed by a question which had arisen in the Lords.
Lady Holland arrived soon after, and gave me a most gracious reception; shook my hand very warmly, and told me, in her imperial decisive manner, that she had talked with all the principal men on our side about my speech, that they all agreed that it was the best that had been made since the death of Fox, and that it was more like Fox's speaking than anybody's else.

Then she told me that I was too much worked, that I must go out of town, and absolutely insisted on my going to Holland House to dine, and take a bed, on the next day on which there is no Parliamentary business.

At eight we went to dinner.