The Life

of George Brummell, esq.

Commonly called Beau Brummell

II

Saunders and Otley
London, 1844

Br 2102.75.12

(2)

HARVARD ONE?
LIBRARY

JAN 1 9 1993

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Death of the Duchess of York-The petition of a Newfoundland dog, ad-

dressed to her Royal Highness-Brummell's memorandum on the back of

it-George the Fourth arrives at Calais-The dinner at Dessin's-The

Mayor unfortunately without a snuff-box-The King's remark on leaving

the town-The Beau's increasing embarrassments-The tobacconist's

opinion of him-The English tullistes-Their odd assault on one of

Brummell's friends

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CHAPTER II.

The Beau in love-A visit from a friend of the lady's-Brummell's reply to

his accusations-Extract from the "Letters of a German Prince"-This

traveller at Constantinople-His black compagnon de voyage—Brummell

endeavours to obtain an appointment-Is at length successful, and made

Consul at Caen-Difficulty of leaving Calais-His liabilities-The sale of

his buhl-Erection of the British Episcopal chapel-Brummell puts his

name to the subscription-list-Is invited to meet the Bishop-Leaves

Calais-The courier's account of their journey to Paris.

CHAPTER III.

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Brummell at Paris-Passes a week there-Orders a snuff-box at Dabert's-

Arrives at Caen-Takes up his abode at Madame de St. Ursain's-His old

valet leaves him-A French café-Brummell's letter to Mr. Marshall,

describing his reception at Caen-Talleyrand-Monsieur Target-Colonel

de la Pommeraye-Monsieur de Montrond-Sketch of his character 29

CHAPTER IV.

Brummell's morning visitors-His hospitality-Mr. Jones and the "pâté

de foie gras"-Comment on the Beau's letter to the consul at Calais-

The English society at Caen-Intruders upon Brummell's acquaintance-

The consequences of it-A misapprehension-A letter from the Beau, de-

scribing a singular conversation that occurred at a "soirée "-A sonnet to

Moggy-Brummell's patronage of his young favourites

CHAPTER V.

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The commencement of difficulties-Letter to his banker at Calais-Extract

from another to that gentleman-Applications to Mr. Armstrong for assist-

ance- -Proceedings of Monsieur Isidore-His valet retires from his service

-Mademoiselle Aimable, the daughter of his landlady-Teaches her En-

glish-Correspondence with her

CHAPTER VI.

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The author goes to Caen-Early impressions-The tailor's shop-" Soirée"

at Mrs. B's-First view of Brummell-His style of dress at this

period-The author's costume at fault-Brummell's dress of a morning—

Secrets of the toilette divulged-The Beau taking his afternoon walk-His

hatred to clogs

CHAPTER VII.

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Brummell's letters to his female friends at Caen-Mrs. Brownrigg the pren-

ticide The prefecture under the Juste Milieu-The "soirées" of the

legitimists—A ball, which the Beau does not attend-His proxy-Choice

of his associates-Lines on the contents of a lady's toilette table-drawer-

Explanatory note-The Voice of Praise, by Lady Granville-Mr. Lister

and the modest young man

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CHAPTER VIII.

Lines addressed by Brummell to Lady Tankerville-A soiled note-How it

became so-Causes that led to the abolition of the Consulate-Lord Pal-

merston-The Consular duties-Brummell called upon officially to settle

a family quarrel-The Lion and the Unicorn taken down-The impatient

Restaurateur-Mr. Armstrong sent as "Chargé d'Affaires" to England

in search of funds-Extract from a letter advising this measure

CHAPTER IX.

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Letter to the daughter of his landlady-Fitzpatrick's blister-Brummell

seized with paralysis-Letter written on his recovery-Invited to a French

wedding-The result-The Beau in his landlady's wardrobe-Letter from

the Duke of Sussex to Brummell-A short memory-The Beau's opinion

of Catholicism and its effects

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