Here he had met Prince Leopold, who had been struck by his ability, and, on his marriage, brought him to England as his personal physician.

A curious fate awaited this young man; many were the gifts which the future held in store for him--many and various--influence, power, mystery, unhappiness, a broken heart.

At Claremont his position was a very humble one; but the Princess took a fancy to him, called him "Stocky," and romped with him along the corridors.

Dyspeptic by constitution, melancholic by temperament, he could yet be lively on occasion, and was known as a wit in Coburg.

He was virtuous, too, and served the royal menage with approbation.