THE LATE PRINCE CONSORT AND THE “TIGER.
The following is an absolutely true : story of the late Prince Consort and the Provost of Eton. Prince Albertis he then was—was fond of reading the classics with the Provost, and used to drop down to Eton promiscuouslike as any 'other gentleman might/’ 'The Provost had changed his page, and the new hoy in buttons was not accustomed to Boyaltv, in connection with which he had formed exalted notions •of personages in crowns and ermine robes. H.E.H. one day paid one of This -customary visits to the Provost. His knock at the modest black door ■was answered hy the new “ buttons/’ who, in answer to H.E.H/s -question, briskly replied, “No, sir, the Provost •ain’t at home, sir—what name, -sir ?” To whidh H.E.H. replied I “Oh, say Prince Alfedt called.” This was too ‘much for “buttons/’ who, retreating well within 'the hall, extending his 'five digits from his putty nose, and ■dancing a modified war dance, sarcastieally remarked, “We may be young, ;and we may be green, but we’re not •quite so green as that comes to/’ and slammed the door in the illuSt ions mailer's face. The beauty of this istory is that it is absolutely true.
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Western Star, Issue 426, 12 March 1881, Page 3
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