The chief business of this servant is to wait on his lady only, for
whom he performs all the offices of a footman. He carries out all her
messages and cards of invitation. He prepares the breakfast, and waits
behind her chair both at breakfast and dinner—must be ready at all
times to go out with his lady, either behind her carriage or on foot.
For his more general duties, see the Directions to the Footman.
A genteel exterior and a good figure are principal recommendations of
this servant; to which he should add great cleanliness in his person,
and studied neatness in his dress. He is, of course, expected to assist
the other servants in waiting at the dinner table, and to receive
instructions through the lady’s maid, in whose out-door concerns he
must officiate when required.
Wages 18l. to 25 Guineas—two liveries and a working dress.