He performs his noble, glorious deeds in a harsh manner, that he may relieve the recipients of his bounty from the burden of gratitude; and often when he is the most morose and harsh, is he at heart the most gracious and affectionate.

You and yours have experienced it to-day.

He appeared to be angry, and enveloped himself in the toga of a severe judge of morals; but, under this toga, there beat the kind, noble heart of a friend and father, who punishes with rigorous words, and forgives with generous, benevolent deeds." "For this I must thank him--he must listen to me!" cried the prince.
"He will be angry if your royal highness forces him to receive thanks when he would avoid them.

He has expressly commanded me to entreat you never to allude to the affair, and never to speak of it to others, as it would not be agreeable to his majesty to have the family affairs known to the world.

You would best please his majesty by following exactly his wishes, and when you meet him never allude to it.