PEOPLE WHOM WE MISS

DINING lately in the hall of a certain famous Inn of Court, upon the occasion when the benchers entertained his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, I was much struck by the splendid appearance of two flunkies who waited upon the Prince. These large, pale, melancholy men were clad in scarlet richly e...

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Published in:Belgravia : a London magazine 1875-11, Vol.8, p.29-37
Main Author: Boyd, Percy
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:DINING lately in the hall of a certain famous Inn of Court, upon the occasion when the benchers entertained his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, I was much struck by the splendid appearance of two flunkies who waited upon the Prince. These large, pale, melancholy men were clad in scarlet richly embroidered with gold lace; and as they went through their onerous duties with quiet dignity, I could not but admire their perfectly unaffected and serious demeanour.
ISSN:2043-1457