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called by that definition, consisted of a short silk 

 petticoat (no breeches) kept down by a deep gold 

 fringe ; in his hand was carried a long pole or cane, 

 surmounted by a large silver ball containing a 

 preparation of white wine and eggs to sustain him 

 on a journey. ' Old Q ' was very particular about the 

 ' paces ' of his running footman, and generally tried 

 them himself with his stop-watch. In his latter days, 

 he was only able to witness their performance from 

 his balcony, and on a certain occasion one of the 

 applicants for the post was paraded before the Duke 

 in the Queensberry livery. His grace was pleased 

 with the candidate, and said, 'You'll do very well 

 for me.' ' And your hvery will do very well for me,' 

 replied the smart fellow, as he ran off, giving the 

 Duke further proof of his capacity, and a last ghmpse 

 to his grace of his livery ! 



