Laird/Lord in Waiting, revisited

Heard at a recent meeting 'You heard about Johnny becoming a Lord' 'Aye, has it been confirmed yet?' 'Not as far as I know' 'Not a done deal then? Perhaps he has shot the gun' 'Big mistake to count your chickens!'And more in that vein

Indeed the press seem to have become bored with the story and any implications for the 'Cash for Honours' saga. So there may yet be a delay before the order can be placed for the ermine robes, coronet and matching accessories.

The image above is not from Paxton House or even the smaller pad next door. But from the Dauphin's Palace at Versailles which we managed to see as all the other visitors were queueing to get into the Big Hoose-or Palace. The house was sparsely furnished but did contain a couple of four posters-this one may have been Marie Antoinette's. She of the 'Let them eat Cake' fame. But the hungry peasants did for her in the end.
A salutary reminder of what can happen to aristos who get a bit uppity. That's revolutionary France for you-no hurry to seek a milordship once the tumbrils were on their way. Slightly different over here and helping the police with their enquiries does not inevitably lead to the chop; more likely a full spread on pages 23-78 in the Sun (Scottish edition)  ¶ 12:25 PM