Pelham Vol I by Edward Bulwer-lytton

Therefore to France. -- Henry IV.

I was rejoiced to find myself again in London. I went to my father's house in Grosvenor-square. All the family, viz. he and my mother, were down at H -- t -- d; and, malgre my aversion to the country, I thought I might venture as far as Lady S -- 's for a couple of days. Accordingly, to H -- t -- d I went. That is really a noble house -- such a hall -- such a gallery. I found my mother in the drawing-room, admiring the picture of his late Majesty. She was leaning on the arm of a tall, fair young man. "Henry," said she, (introducing me to him) "do you remember your old schoolfellow, Lord George Clinton?"