Of the disappointment he experienced in the early part of his professional career, from a misunderstanding with one in whom he placed the greatest confidence, it is here unnecessary to speak. He never himself alluded to this subject without feelings of deep regret, yet untinged with anger; but towards the close of his professional life, when his ambition was about to be gratified, by the patronage of the highest personage in the kingdom, it was painful to find himself superseded by that very friend, who, in earlier life, had participated in his bright visions of future fame.
[It was a great disappointment for Repton when the architect, John Nash (who had worked with Repton) was appointed to design the Royal Pavilion in Brighton for the Prince Regent, who later became George IV. The original design ideas, which Nash used, had been prepared by - T.T]
