Upon hearing that Jane Austen was in London before the publication of "Emma," the Duke instructed his librarian, the Reverend James Stainer Clarke, to give the writer a tour of the royal library. During this visit, Mr. Clarke suggested that Jane consider dedicating her next novel to the Prince Regent. At first, Jane ignored the suggestion because she could not stand the prince, but under the influence of her sister Cassandra and brother Henry, she changed her mind. Finally, the siblings made her realize that it was the prince's order, conveyed in the form of a suggestion. Jane was therefore forced to send the dedication to the publisher.
