Lady Hester Stanhope’s descent――The Author’s first introduction to her――Her reasons for quitting England――Anecdotes of her childhood and womanhood――Her motives for going to live with Mr. Pitt――Mr. Pitt’s opinion of Tom Paine――Lady Hester noticed by George III.――Anecdote of Sir A. H.――Of Lord G.――Of Lord A.――Impertinent questioners――Anecdote of the Marquis * * *――Mr. Pitt’s confidence in Lady Hester’s discretion――and in her devotion to him――His opinion of her cleverness, and of her military and diplomatic abilities――Her tirade against doctors――Her reflections on prudery――Anecdote of General Moore――Of the Duc de Blacas, &c. 1 Sir Nathaniel Wraxall’s Memoirs――The three duchesses――Anecdote of M…
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