Marmot et al - there is recorded in court circulars of the time, a certain courtier who shall remain nameless (mainly cos I can't remember) who, upon bowing to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the first, let go an enormous one. He was so embarrassed , he fled her company and returned not to court for several years.

When he did return, he bowed to her Majesty, and expressed his regret at not being there for some time. Elizabeth is reputed to have replied with something like 'we had forgiven the fart my lord'....

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