AN ILL-TIMED CONVERSATION.
A circumstance happened at this time which had it been foreseen, would have given general alarm on H. My's. Account, in respect to its consequences, at a period like this. The Master of the Workhouse, having shewn the Apartments allotted to The Poor in it to H. My., asked Him if He would see their Madhouse. To this He conducted Him, & there passed a conversation respecting it, & in which, the mention of Strait Waiscoats every now & Then was introduced-. For- tunately H : My. heard this ill timed conversation without the least agitation, & no unpleasant consequence occurred from the after recollection of it. From The Workhouse The King continued his Walk to Richmond Hill to shew the fine prospect from it to Doctor Willis, and from hence, (as H.My. told Me afterwards) He indulged Himself with two attentive looks through his Glass, towards Windsor.
From Richmond Hill He walked through the Town of Richmond, & stopped at The Pastry Cook's below the Castle Inn, and eat some of those cheese cakes for which this shop is famous, called usually Maids of Honour, & He was happy in making those with Him share in this repast.
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