"Archer," said he, taking him by the hand, "I am heartily glad to see that you have gotten the better of your partyspirit-I wish you may keep such a friend as you have now beside you.One such friend is worth two such parties.

"As for you, Mr. Fisher-departyou must never return hither again."

In vain he solicited Archer and De Grey to intercede for him. Every body turned away with contempt, and he sneaked out, whimpering in a doleful voice-"What shall I say to my aunt Barbara ?"

Extract from the Courier, May, 1799.

"ETON MONTEM.

"YESTERDAY this triennial ceremony took place, with which the public are too well acquainted, to require a particular description. A collection, called Salt, is taken from the public, which forms a purse, to support the Captain of the School in his studies at Cambridge. This collection is made by the scholars, dressed in fancy dresses, all round the country.

"At eleven o'clock, the youths being assembled in their habiliments at the College, the Royal Family set off from the Castle to see them, and, after walking round the Court Yard, they proceeded to Salt Hill in the following order:—

"His Majesty, his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and the Earl of Uxbridge.

"Their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Kent and Cumberland, Earl Morton, and General Gwynne, all on horseback, dressed in the Windsor uniform, except the Prince of Wales, who wore a suit of dark blue, and a brown surtout

over.

"Then followed the Scholars, preceded by the Marechal Serjeants, the Musicians of the Staffordshire Band, and Mr. Ford, Captain of the Seminary, the Serjeant Major, Serjeants, Colonels, Corporals, Musicians, Ensign, Lieutenant, Steward, Salt Bearers, Polemen, and Runners.

"The cavalcade being brought up by Her Majesty and her amiable daughters in two carriages, and a numerous company of equestrians and pedestrians, all eager to behold their Sovereign and his family. Among the former, Lady Lade was foremost in the throng; only two others dared venture their persons on horseback in such a multitude.

"The King and Royal Family were stopped on Eton Bridge by Messrs. Yonge and Mansfield, the Salt Bearers, to whom their Majesties delivered their customary donation of fifty guineas each.

"At Salt Hill, his Majesty, with his usual affability, took upon himself to arrange the procession round the Royal carriages; and even when the horses were taken off, with the assistance of the Duke of Kent, fastened the traces round the pole of the coaches, to prevent any inconvenience.

"An exceeding heavy shower of rain coming on, the Prince took leave, and went to the Windmill Inn, 'till it subsided. The King and his attendants weathered it out in their great

coats.

"After the young gentlemen had walked round the carriage, Ensign Vince, and the Salt Bearers, proceeded to the summit of the hill, but the wind being boisterous, he could not exhibit his dexterity in displaying his flag, and the space being too small before the carriages, from the concourse of spectators, the King kindly acquiesced in not having it displayed under such.

inconvenience.

Their Majesties and the Princesses then returned home, the King occasionally stopping to converse with the Dean of Windsor, the Earl of Harrington, and other Noblemen.

"The Scholars partook of an elegant dinner at the Windmill Inn, and in the evening walked on Windsor Terrace.

"Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cumberland, after taking leave of their Majesties, set off for town, and honoured the Opera House with their presence in the evening.

"The profit arising from the Salt collected, according to account, amounted to above 8001.

"The Stadtholder, the Duke of Gordon, Lord and Lady Melbourne, Viscount Brome, and a numerous train of fashionable Nobility, were present.

"The following is an account of their dresses, made as usual very handsomely by Mrs. Snow, milliner, of Windsor:

"Mr. Ford, Captain, with eight Gentlemen to attend him as servitors.

"Mr. Sergeant, Marechal,

"Mr. Bradrith, Colonel.

"Mr. Plumtree, Lieutenant.

"Mr. Vince, Ensign.

"Mr. Young, College Salt Bearer; white and gold dress, rich satin bag, covered with gold netting.