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 attended his Majesty on horseback, during his stay on the ground.

The King, as soon as he alighted, mounted the fine light-grey horse, purchased from Cornet Edlman; and, being joined by Sir Thomas Bradford and his staff, proceeded from the right along the front of the line, guarded by a detachment of the Greys, and returned from the left, between the front and rear ranks, in open order. After passing his Majesty, in excellent style, each column rode off at quick time; after which the whole again took up their original ground, and formed into line. The troops then closed their ranks, and advanced in line to within fifty yards of his Majesty, then halted, and gave a general salute, the bands playing “God save the King.”

His Majesty returned in his open carriage, with the same attendants who accompanied him, to Dalkeith-house, where he arrived at ten minutes before four o'clock, and afterwards dined alone. On his return, the King passed some warm encomiums upon the appearance of the troops; and was heard to say to the Duke of Dorset, that he never was at a review with which he was more delighted.

In the evening the King attended a ball, given by the Peers of Scotland, in the Waterloo Hotel Assembly Rooms. He remained only a short time present, and returned to Dalkeith-house about a quarter past ten o'clock.

On the forenoon of Saturday, the 24th of August, the Regalia of Scotland were carried from Holyrood Palace, and re-deposited in the Crown-room of the Castle. The procession was