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Shortly afterwards, supper was served in the dining-room. The repast was profuse, but no great ceremony was observed, for the prince supped in private with the Duke of Perth, the Marquis of Tullibardine, Lord George Murray, and some other nobles.
Atherton sat next to Colonel Townley, who took the opportunity of giving him some instructions as to the duties he would have to discharge.