The Honourable Miss Stanley, guessing the ruffian's intention,
earnestly implored him to kiss her instead, in which request she was
backed by all the ladies present.[1] He was not, however, to be frustrated
in the attempt, which no sooner had he accomplished, than he hurried off
amidst the suppressed screams of the ladies. The Royal Infant was
immediately carried to the palace, where her heart-rending cries attracted
the attention of her Majesty, who, on hurrying to the child, and hearing
the painful narration, would, in the burst of her maternal affection, have
kissed the infant, had not Sir J. Clarke, who was fortunately present,
prevented her so doing.
[1] This circumstance alone must at once convince every
unprejudiced person of the utter falsity of the reports
(promulgated by certain interested parties) of the disloyalty
of the Tory ladies, when we see several dames placed in the
most imminent danger, yet possessing sufficient presence of
mind to offer _lip-service_ to their sovereign.--EDITOR. _Morn.
Post_.
Dr. Locock was sent for from town, who, immediately on his arrival at
Windsor, held a conference with Sir J. Clarke, and a basin of pap was
prepared by them, which being administered to the Royal Infant, produced
the most satisfactory results.
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