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40 I saw him, last week, at two balls and a party,—

For a Prince, his demeanour was rather too hearty.

You know, we are used to quite different graces,

The Czar's look, I own, was much brighter and brisker,

But then he is sadly deficient in whisker;

And wore but a starless blue coat, and in kersey-

mere breeches whisked round, in a waltz with the Jersey,

Who, lovely as ever, seemed just as delighted

With Majesty's presence as those she invited.

June, 1814. [First published, Letters and Journals, 1830, i. 561, 562 (note).]

ANSWER TO 'S PROFESSIONS OF AFFECTION.