He related to us many amusing and interesting anecdotes connected with his political life.
Went to the Opera in the evening, whither he accompanied us.

I like my box very much.

It is in the centre of the house, is draped with pale blue silk, and has very comfortable chairs.

The Parisians are, I find, as addicted to staring as the English; for many were the glasses levelled last night at Sir Francis Burdett who, totally unconscious of the attention he excited, was wholly engrossed by the "Count Ory," some of the choruses in which pleased me very much.
A visit to-day from our excellent and valued friend, Sir A.Barnard, who has promised to dine with us to-morrow.

Paris is now filling very fast, which I regret, as I dislike crowds and having my time broken in upon.
I become more convinced every day I live, that quiet and repose are the secrets of happiness, for I never feel so near an approach to this blessing as when in the possession of them.