It would be very handsome, and if well managed,
might be done; but I fear if it be put into ill hands, or that
the courtiers do solicit it, it will never be done.
13th. This day my wife begun to wear light-coloured locks, quite
white almost, which, though it makes her look very pretty, yet
not being natural, vexes me, that I will not have her wear them.
This day I saw my Lord Castlemaine at St. James's, lately come
from France.
17th. The Duke did give us some commands, and so broke up, not
taking leave of him. But the best piece of newes is, that
instead of a great many troublesome Lords, the whole business is
to be left, with the Duke of Albemarle to act as Admirall in his
stead; which is a thing that do cheer my heart. For the other
would have vexed us with attendance, and never done the business.
19th. Mr. Povy and I in his coach to Hyde Parke, being the first
day of the tour there. Where many brave ladies; among others,
Castlemaine lay impudently upon her back in her coach asleep,
with her mouth open. There was also my Lady Kerneguy, [Daughter
of William Duke of Hamilton, wife of Lord Carnegy, who became
Earl of Southesk on his father's death.
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