Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-08-19
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The Queen and the Quakeress.

In the summer of 1918 her late Majesty,
Queen Charlotte visited Bath, accompanied by
the Princess Elizabeth. The waters soon ef'
fected such respite from pain in the royal pa
rient that she proposed an excursion to park
of some celebrity in the neighborhood, then the
estate of rich widow lady belonging to the So
ciety OF Friends. Notice was given OF the
Queens intention, and message returned that
she would be welcome. Our illustrious travel
Ter had never before any personal intercourse
with members of the persuasion whose votarles
voluntarily paid taxes to "the man George, call
ed King by vain ones" The lady and gentle
man who were to attend the royal visitants had
but feeble ideas of tho reception to be expected.
1t was supposed that the Quakeress wonld at
least say THY Majesty" "Thy Highness" or
MADAME"
The royal carriage arrived OF the lodge of the
park puDctually at the appointed hour. NO
organizations appeared to be made; 10 hostess
stood ready to greet the guests; Inc porlers
bell was rung; he stepped forth, deliberately,
with his broad-brimmed beaver on, and unbend-
insly accosted the lord in waiting with, whats
thy will, friendl" -,
This was almost unreasonable. "Surely," said
the nobleman, 'your lady is aware that her Ma
iesty-go to your mistress, and say that the
Queen is here"
ssNo, truly" answered the man, it Deedeth
not-I have no mistress or lady; but my friend
Rachel Mills, expects thine. Walk in"
The Queen and the Princess were handed out
and walked up the avenue at the door OF
the house stood the plainly attired Rachel, who,
without even a courtesy, but with cheerful
nod, said, "How's thee DO friend am glad
to see thee and thy daughter | wish thee
we'll; rest and refresh thee and thy people be-
fore | will show thee my grounds"
What could be said of such persona Some
condescension was attempted, implying that her
Majesty came not only TO view the park, but to
testify her esteem for the society to which Mrs.
Mills belonged Cool and unawed, she answer
ed. "Yes, thou art right there. The friends are
we'll thought of by most folks; but they need
not the praise of the world for the rest, many
strangers crafty their curiosity by going over
this place, and it is my custom to conduct them
myself; therefore, will do the like with thee,
friend Charlotte. Moreover, | think well OF
thee, as dutiful wife and mother. Thou hast
had thy trials, and so has thy good partner.
wish thy grandchild well through hers" She
alluded to the Princess Charlotte:
1t was so evident that the Friends meant
kindly, nay, respectfully, that no offence could
be taken. She escorted her guests through her
estate. The Princess Elizabeth noticed, in the
hen house, a breed of poultry hitherto unknown
to her, and expressed wish to possess some OF
these rare fowls-imagining that Mrs. Mills
would regard her wish as law but the Quaker
ess merely remarked, with characteristic plain
ness, "They are rare, as thou sayest; but if they
are to be purchased in this land or other coun.
tries l know of few women likelier than thyself
70 procure them with ease"
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desire to purchase some of those which she now
beheld.
| do not buy and SELL" answered Rachel. :,
"Perhaps you will give Inc pair" persevered
the princess. ,
"Nay, verify" replied Rachel Mills, 81 have
refused many frends-and that which l denied
to my own kinswoman, Martha Ash, II oecohl,
eth me not to grant to any. We have long had
it to say that these birds belong only to our
house and can make no exception in thy ia
yor.n