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 When the arrival of Sir Walter Scott alongside the royal yacht was announced to the King, “What I” said his Majesty, “Sir Walter Scott? the man in Scotland I most wish to see! Let him come up.” This distinguished baronet then ascended the ship, and was presented to the King on the quarter-deck, by whom he was most graciously received; and, after an appropriate speech, in the name of the ladies of Edinburgh, presented his Majesty with the St. Andrew's Cross, which his fair subjects had provided for him. The king, with evident marks of satisfaction, made a gracious reply to Sir Walter, received the gift, and promised to wear it in public. Sir Walter knelt and kissed the hand of his sovereign.

His Majesty, we are most happy to say, though he encountered much rough weather on his voyage, endured no sea sickness; but on account of the badness of the day did not immediately land,

Next day, before twelve o'clock, a gun from the Royal George announced that the King had entered his barge. The moment the signal was heard, a shout was raised by the thousands assembled upon shore, the effect of which was indescribably striking. When at some distance from the shore, his Majesty was saluted by Mr. Kent, who was walking upon the water, to whom his Majesty bowed. When his Majesty advanced to the landing place, three distinct, well-timed cheers were given by the tars who manned the smacks abreast of the bridge; which was followed up by the universal shouts of all upon the ever greeted the ears of a monarch. At twenty minutes past twelve o'еlook, his Majesty, who was