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directing his Moves according to the throws, & yet that the conversation should continue so wrong & incorrect at the same time. It was evident that playing did Him good, in as much as it stopped much conversation, & by occupying so much of his Attention, it gave a respite to his Mind from the continual hurries, brought on by inconsistent thoughts. He went to bed composed & passed the Night quietly but had not much above two hours sleep -- On the whole this has certainly been a good day compared with the late ones. [[underline]] Saturday Decr. 27th. [[/underline]] Tho' His Majesty passed a quiet Night, He had not Enjoy'd the refreshment of much Sleep, yet during this day he has been more composed & has talked with more calmness than usual -- In the Evening He amused Himself again with a Game of Backgammon, & talked with those around Him on various subjects with recollection, & with a propriety which had not been so well maintained since his removal from Windsor to Kew. With Mr. Keate one of his Surgeons in attendance He talked very collectedly & sensibly of the 1st. Regt. of Foot Guards & to which Mr. Keate was now Surgeon. He talked of [[deletion]] [[unclear]] [[/deletion]] [[addition]] the [[/addition]] changes in that regiment, which the death of General Cox would make & He spoke of the serious Officers who would make & He spoke of the various Officers who would be affected by it, with much recollection -- In his more disturbed hours He has for some time
