The Queen wept exceedingly; the King took her affectionately in his arms, and mingled his tears with hers.

The King enjoined silence among the small number of persons who were informed of this unfortunate occurrence; and it remained generally unknown.

These particulars furnish an accurate idea of the manner in which this august couple lived together.
The Empress Maria Theresa did not enjoy the happiness of seeing her daughter give an heir to the crown of France.

That illustrious Princess died at the close of 1780, after having proved by her example that, as in the instance of Queen Blanche, the talents of a sovereign might be blended with the virtues of a pious princess.

The King was deeply affected at the death of the Empress; and on the arrival of the courier from Vienna said that he could not bring himself to afflict the Queen by informing her of an event which grieved even him so much.