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were heard in catches & chorus's - The King Himself on this occasion joined heartily in [[underline]] Rule Brittania, & Come cheer up My Lads. [[/underline]] Where so much gloom has been, the hilarity of the present moment should be welcome, tho' in truth, As partook more of the jollity at an Election, than the Etiquette of a Court - As by this time the King's spirits, which had begun high, were now increasing, a hint was given to The Queen & Princesses to retire, & who at this time had been about an hour in his apartment - The King flew out a little at this & turning to Mr. Willis He said, [[underline]] "He might surely "stay a few hours with his Family, when He was obliged "to stay so many with Footmen" [[/underline]] It was now difficult to Effect the separation without a crash, but by not pressing too much at the moment all came round again & Ended well, & the King parted with his Family very quietly. As this was certainly a Visit forced upon The King there may be doubt as to the good which may ultimately arise from it. Wednesday Febry. 4th: The King is reported to have slept 5 hour & a half last night, & to be calm this Morning. A very blustering day has not prevented his Walk. He saw his Sheep this Morning, & talked for some time with his Shepherd - The rain came on & He was caught in it at some distance from the House. I