cess Mary of
Cambridge, all the foreign Princes in London, and great part of the
English nobility were present. The gardens were beautifully
illuminated, and a grand display of fireworks concluded the
entertainment. It was near midnight when we left, but the place was so
crowded that we had great difficulty in reaching the hotel where we
had taken rooms."

_Tuesday, July 24th._--After the enjoyment of the previous day's fete
came a day of great sorrow for them, Lady Montefiore sustaining a
severe loss in the death of her brother, Mr Joseph Cohen. This
occurrence caused the deepest grief to herself and every member of the
family. On the same day Sir Moses was obliged to attend at Newgate to
speak with Rickie, a reprieve having, after all, been sent to him by
Lord John Russell.

_Thursday, July 26th._--Sir Moses went to the funeral of his
brother-in-law, while Lady Montefiore remained with the ladies of the
family. The funeral was largely attended by friends and relatives, Mr
Cohen having been highly esteemed by all who knew him. Sir Moses had
then to interview 142 prisoners at Newgate, which occupied him three
hours. Having fulfilled this duty, he returned to the house of the
mourners, where he was present at evening prayers. He remained there
with Lady Montefiore till ten o'clock.

_Monday, July 30th._--Sir Moses accompanied Mr Pearce to the House of
Lords, and was present at the Committee on the Royal Exchange Bill;
the clause affecting the Alliance was not inserted in the Bill.

_Tuesday, July 31st._--This being a fast-day, in memory of the
destruction of the Temple at Jerusalem, he attended the service held
in Prescot Street at the residence of the late Mr Cohen. He remained
there till twelve o'clock, when prayers were concluded. He then walked
to the Guildhall, and attended the Court of Hustings with the Lord
Mayor and Sir George Carrol, this being the last that these two
Sheriffs would hold. Subsequently he attended the Court of Aldermen,
the Irish Bank, and the Alliance Marine Office. At seven o'clock he
again repaired to Prescot Street, where he joined the mourners and a
large congregation in the recital of evening prayers, after which they
all broke the fast, and enjoyed a good breakfast. The reader will no
doubt feel surprised at the amount of work Sir Moses was able to
accomplish on a fast-day, when for twenty-four hours neither a crumb
of bread nor a drop of water passed his lips; but we shall yet have