To think we should have finished off the Queen of Huns?

[Hullygully]

Yes indeed, there will be many fine gentlemen.

the Prince Regent
Beau Brummell
Mr Beaumaris
Julian Audley the Earl of Worth
The Duke of Avon
Lord Rupert Alistair
Syvester Raine, Duke of Sale
marcus Drelincourt, Earl of Worth
Major Hugo Daracott
Mr MIles Calverleigh

...oh and some others too...

Oh oh oh!

I bagsy Marcus Drelincourt, Earl of Worth

I have my eye on Mr Miles Calverleigh, so first dibs to me!

My mistake ladies, Marcus is Earl of Rule!

For me, I think, the Duke of Avon. I shall be a duchess squared!

Ooh, you might wellhave met your match!

'Tis not for nothing he is called "Devil"!

And perhaps indeed there might be some foreign gentlemen...the Prince is a gracious host to people across the seas...

Devil, eh?

Pray do tell Mimi, what is know of Mr Beaumaris? Have you heard aught?

Why, Mr Beaumaris, I hear tell he is veritable Corinthian, and much sought after by designing hussies and match-making mamas....

Ah, I see in the fiacre my bale of black lace from Girona. Excellent. And see how the poor lady struggles under the weight of whalebone? The express carrying my necklace from Mr Fabergé should be here by four in the afternoon.

Ahhh my dress is arriving ready made to my exact measurements. Would you like to read the darling letter of description the seamstress sent with it?

'This elegant gown for dinner parties is of royal blue velvet. The corsage is plain in front and laced in the back. A bertha of antique lace veils the large balloon sleeves, and is draped in front with a jeweled brooch. The belt of satin is embroidered with silk in the natural colors of the flower design, and is finished by a large band simulating a sash, wider at the foot than at the top, and terminated in a deep fringe. A bouquet of natural flowers is at the head of the sash. The skirt, with very slight train, falls on godet pleats. A collar of pearls and white suede gloves complete the toilette'

Oh and she has sent a darling matching fan. Oh my! See how hige it is. Tis all the rage in Paris I hear.

Oh and the most divine slippers!

I think it's so very sweet you have a maid making yours ladies

(hige is a parisian word for huge btw)

(or I could be making it up)

Oh, Gibbon! look here!

A matching suit for Nigel!

How adorable!

Of course, Gibbon, if you prefer the prêt-à-porter collections to the couture, that is your prerogative!

(Oh, I though hige might be an old world for, like, really trendy )

Are you attempting moths again, Gibbon dear?

See? My fine figure needs no more than a wispy covering of silk - I shall also dampen my petticoat to ensure no curve of my attractive form is hidden....

And perhaps a diamond aigrette to tame my luxurious curls..

Hmmm

Ladies, Ladies. I fear that in our desire to impress our gentlemen guests we are losing sight of our dear friendships. Come, lets us bond once more over some afternoon tea.

cucumber sandwich anyone?

Exciting news! The Prince Regent is sending over Antoine Careme to help with the Iceland splendid buffet supper!

My, what gourmet treats are in store for us!

How delicious! There will, I hope, be a ring of prawns?