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seem'd to have learnt their lesson from their Neighbours the Americans. The King rejoiced at this Account, said He was very glad of it, & then animatedly added, that He was become an Englishman again. This seem'd to be on his recollection, that He had in some former conversations since his illness given them up, declaring his intention of retiring to Hanover-- H. My: continued this Evening to speak very kindly of Lord North, & said He was the man He loved best in the World-- This Morning The Chancellor came to Kew, & saw the Queen. [[underline]] Thursday Janry. 15th. [[/underline]] After four hours & a half sleep during the last night His Majesty in the morning was so little calm that a temporary coercion was thought necessary. After a short time He was released from it but He continued high & agitated afterwards-- After Breakfast I was surprised with a message to me from The Queen by Lady Harcourt to order me to get The Kings Carriage & his Attendants ready as it was intended that H: My: should take an Airing this morning-- Well knowing as I did the very unsettled state in which He still was & how turbulent He had been within a very few hours I own I was greatly surprised at the message I had just received. After I had given the necessary orders in consequence The Queen sent for me--