For a short time I entertained serious apprehensions for her safety; and when, upon her recovery, I enquired into the occasion of this attack, she pointed to the article in the Morning Chronicle." The Duke then returned to the subject of the Duke of Clarence.

"My brother the Duke of Clarence is the elder brother, and has certainly the right to marry if he chooses, and I would not interfere with him on any account.

If he wishes to be king--to be married and have children, poor man--God help him! Let him do so.

For myself--I am a man of no ambition, and wish only to remain as I am...

Easter, you know, falls very early this year--the 22nd of March.