I request of you, on my great-grandson's behalf, the same attention and fidelity that you have shown me.

It is a child who will possibly have many crosses to bear.

Follow the instructions my nephew gives you; he is about to govern the kingdom, and I hope that he will do it well; I hope also that you will all contribute to preserve unity.

I feel that I am becoming unmanned, and that I am unmanning you also; I ask your pardon.

Farewell, gentlemen; I feel sure that you will think of me sometimes." The princesses had entered the king's closet; they were weeping and making a noise.