[27] This refers to an obituary notice of the Prince by myself.

[28] As to this visit, see _ante_, p. 114.

[29] It seems a pity that this word should have fallen into disuse.

Shakespeare employs it with great effect in the fine scene (_Cymbeline_, Act III. sc. iv.) where Imogen says--

"I grieve myself to think, When thou shalt be disedged by her That now thou tirest on, how thy memory Wilt then be _panged_ by me."

[30] A representative of Her Majesty attended Lady Martin"s funeral and placed on her bier a beautiful wreath, inscribed by the Queen, and also a rich floral cross, inscribed by the Princess Beatrice.

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