His delay in replying was occasioned by his being on a shooting party; he disputes Lawrence's bill, as the new picture of
Lady Grey was only begun as the previous attempt was never finished; he expands on the theme of Lawrence's failure to deliver the previous portrait and is surprised at the new price; he reminds Lawrence that he already owns two unfinished portraits of his daughters and one of himself, half paid for by
General Walpole; he is also surprised at being asked full price for a copy of
Windham's portrait.