While this was talking over, a violent thunder was made at the door.
I was almost certain it was the queen. Once more I would have given
anything to escape; but in vain. I had been informed that nobody ever
quitted the royal presence, after having been conversed with, till
motioned to withdraw.
Miss Port, according to established etiquette on these occasions, opened
the door which she stood next, by putting her hand behind her, and slid
out, backwards, into the hall, to light the queen in. The door soon
opened again, and her majesty entered.