Very busy writing Despatches and letters for the mail tomorrow. I had less than usual to do, and yet the work was considerable. Mary is pronounced convalescent, so that we may go at any moment. I think we may put it off till Saturday. This day Parliament was prorogued, and the Queen’s speech delivered. It is very explicit in regard to nonintervention, so that unless there be some great disaster in the course of the season, I may have an opportunity for a little relaxation. My habits are now falling into the quiet of the vacation. I took a long walk and in the evening read some of Mr Motley’s book.167