I found myself alternately praising the Lord that he had permitted⁠ ⁠… and wishing that my poor, dear mother.⁠ ⁠… By the Ambassador’s orders, the long windows, which are so imposing a feature of Eastern architecture, for though ignorant in many ways⁠ ⁠… were thrown wide; and within, we could see a tableau vivant or theatrical display in which English ladies and gentlemen⁠ ⁠… represented a masque the work of one.⁠ ⁠… The words were inaudible, but the sight of so many of our countrymen and women, dressed with the highest elegance and distinction⁠ ⁠… moved me to emotions of which I am certainly not ashamed, though unable.⁠ ⁠… I was intent upon observing the astonishing conduct of Lady ⸻ which was of a nature to fasten the eyes of all upon her, and to bring discredit upon her sex and country, when”⁠—unfortunately a branch of the Judas tree broke, Lieutenant Brigge fell to the ground, and the rest of the entry records only his gratitude to Providence (who plays a very large part in the diary) and the exact nature of his injuries.