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In the course of this ride through the Grounds, a playful circumstance occurr'd. The Horse which Mr Montague ( [[underline]] Yeoman Rider to His Majesty [[/underline]] ) rode, was very ticklish, & so much so, that if a Whip touched his hind Quarter, it would set Him kicking directly. This propensity was not unknown to Many of Us, & in the course of this ride round The Grove, the Whip was not unfrequently, & [[underline]] quietly [[/underline]] drawn across his Quarters. Its Effects were sudden, & annoying to its peaceful Rider, who did not often discover the Quarter from whence his repose was thus assailed. Had He discover'd all, He might known, that these hints were from [[underline]] high Authority, [[/underline]] as none were more active than His Royal Highness was in this Mischief -- These proceeding's surprised Mr. George Villiers, a younger Son of Lord Clarendon - He longed to ask a question, but was
