This book is a biography of Elizabeth Howard, who became Viscountess Sundon through marriage to Robert Howard, 4th Earl of Carlisle. She was known for her wit and influence over the politics of the George II era in England. The book includes many anecdotes and insights into the customs and society of the time, making it an important historical document. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.