Note 34 — Chapter III
Reading edition · Edition 2
The Duke of Bedford told Greville he was 'sure there was a battle between her and Melbourne.... He is sure there was one about the men's sitting after dinner, for he heard her say to him rather angrily, "it is a horrid custom"—but when the ladies left the room (he dined there) directions were given that the men should remain five minutes longer.' Greville, Feb. 26, 1840 (unpublished).