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`` Perhaps you would like to know how the prince was put through his paces from the time he opened his eyes in the morning till he was tucked in bed at night . Lord North at one time was governor to the prince ; he gave me the programme of the daily routine . The boy was to be out of bed at seven o'clock , eat breakfast and be ready for Mr. Scott from eight o'clock to nine , or till the Reverend Doctor John Thomas came , who had him in charge till eleven , when he was to be turned over to Mr. Fung , for what purpose Lord North did not know . At noon , Mr. Ruperti had him for half an hour . From half past twelve till three the prince could play ; that is , he could walk through the grounds around Leicester House , trussed up in fine clothes like a turkey for the spit , but he could n't kick up his heels or turn somersaults on the grass ; he must be a nice little gentleman in lace and ruffles . At three o'clock he had dinner . At half past four the dancing-master , Mr. Deneyer , taught him the minuet .