He told me he had no thoughts of serving again." "Lord Nelson and the Hamiltons dined here the other day; it is really disgusting to see her with him." A few days later there was a ball at Prince Esterhazy's, where Fitzharris was present.

"Lady Hamilton is without exception the most coarse, ill-mannered, disagreeable woman I ever met with.

The Princess had with great kindness got a number of musicians, and the famous Haydn, who is in their service, to play, knowing Lady Hamilton was fond of music.

Instead of attending to them she sat down to the Faro table, played Nelson's cards for him, and won between L300 and L400.

In short, I could not disguise my feeling, and joined in the general abuse of her."[10] The impression that Nelson would decline further service had been conveyed to other friends.