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 the metropolis, participated largely in the enthusiasm which animated all classes. They delegated Sir Walter Scott, the bard of chivalry and romance, to greet the approach of their sovereign to the Scottish shore, and to do homage in their name, by laying a St. Andrew's Cross, the ancient emblem of Scotland, at the feet of his Majesty. The design of this elegant offering is chaste, and worthy of the fair hands that formed it. It consists of a broad and rich cross of pearls raised on blue velvet, and enclosed within a belt of gold, on which is embroidered, with pearls, the Gælic motto of Riogh Albhain gu brath.-Hail to the King of Scotland. -The belt is attached by a brilliant diamond buckle, and from its extremity is suspended a magnificent pearl, the produce of Scotland, and probably the finest ever found in this country. The whole is surmounted by the imperial crown, girt round with brilliants, and richly decorated with rubies, emeralds, and the topaz, alternating with pearls, in the manner of the ancient Scottish crown, long forgotten, but auspiciously brought to light a little before this period. A band with a buckle of Scottish gems is adjusted, so as to admit of this elegant and costly jewel being worn either on the hat or bound round the arm.

His Majesty selected Dalkieth house as his place of residence-and it was fitted up in a most magnificent and splendid manner. On the 12th of August, with all due ceremony, the Regalia of Scotland were taken from the Castle to the Palace of Holyrood.

On Saturday the 11th of August the King embarked at Greenwich for Scotland and on the 14th he arrived in Leith Roads.