Every day produced something new of this kind.

These things softened the rigour of a military government, which was only imputed to the necessity of his affairs, and which he endeavoured to make as gentle and easy as possible.' It has been said, that the Prince sometimes exacted more state and ceremonial than seemed to suit his condition; but, on the other hand some strictness of etiquette was altogether indispensable where he must otherwise have been exposed to general intrusion.

He could also endure, with a good grace, the retorts which his affectation of ceremony sometimes exposed him to.

It is said, for example, that Grant of Glenmoriston having made a hasty march to join Charles, at the head of his clan, rushed into the Prince's presence at Holyrood with unceremonious haste, without having attended to the duties of the toilet.

The Prince received him kindly, but not without a hint that a previous interview with the barber might not have been wholly unnecessary.