iged to wear one and I think with a little
thourght I might rig you up so as to pass muster.

Then they rumaged among Mr Salteenas things and Procurio got very
intelligent and advised Mr Salteena to were his black evening suit and
role up his trousers. He also lent him a pair of white silk stockings
which he fastened tightly round his knees with red rosettes. Then he
quickly cut out a star in silver paper and pinned it to his chest and
also added a strip of red ribbon across his shirt front. Then Mr
Salteena survayed himself in the glass. Is it a fancy dress party he
asked.

No they always were that kind of thing but wait till you see his
Lordship--if you are ready sir I will conduct you in.

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Mr Salteena followed Procurio up countless stairs till they came to
the Earls compartments and tapped on the bedroom door.

Come in cried a merry voice and in they strode.

I have done my best with Mr Salteena my lord I trust he will do the
hat of course will make a deal of diffrence.

Mr Salteena bowed nervously wishing he had got correct knickerbockers
as his trousers did not feel too firm in spite of the garters.

Not half bad cried the earl try on the hat Salteena it is on my bed.
Mr Salteena placed it on his head and the feathers and gold braid
became him very well but he felt very jellous of the earl who looked a
sight for the gods. He had proper satin knickerbockers with diamond
clasps and buckled shoes and black silk stockings which showed up his
long fine legs. He had a floppy shirt of softist muslin with real lace
collar and cuffs. A sword hung at [Pg 65] his side and a crimson sash
was round his waist and a splendid cocked hat on his head. His blue
eyes twinkled as he pulled on a pair of white kid gloves.

Well come on Salteena he cried and dont be nervus I will get you a
pair of knickers tomorrow. Will you get a hansome Procurio.

Presently the earl and Mr Salteena were clattering away to Buckingham
palace.

You wont mind if I introduce you as Lord Hyssops do you said the earl
as he lit his pipe. You see you are sort of mixed up with the family
so it wont matter and will look better.

So it would said Mr Salteena what do we do at the levie.

Oh we strole round and eat ices and champaigne and that kind of thing
and sometimes there is a little music.

Is there any dancing asked Mr Salteena.

Well not always said the Earl.

I am glad of that said Mr Salteena I am [Pg 66] not so nimble as I was
a