He is a drunkard, a murderer, and a profligate.

For reasons of state father chose the Dauphin, but if the treaty with France is broken, I suppose it will be Gelders again.

If it comes to that, Sir Karl--but I'll not say what I'll do.

My head is full of schemes from morning till night, and when I sleep my poor brain is a whirl of visions.

Self-destruction, elopement, and I know not what else appeal to me.