As soon as breakfast was over, while the Dolphin stood for Portsmouth to obtain what she wanted, we got under weigh, and steered for the mouth of Beaulieu river.  On our way we passed over the Mother Bank, a shoal off which vessels in quarantine have to bring up; and here are anchored two large mastless ships,--one for the officers and men of the quarantine guard, the other serving as a hospital ship.  We next came off Osborne, where the Queen lives during the spring,--a magnificent-looking place, with trees round three sides, and a park-like lawn descending to the water's edge.  Before the Queen bought it, a good-sized private house stood here, belonging to a Mr Blackford, whose widow, Lady Isabella, sold it to Her Majesty.  A small steam yacht lay off the land, ready to carry despatches or guests.