We were particularly fortunate that day, as the brightest sunshine heightened its picturesque effects beyond description.

We found old Rome very full, and to see it and its ecclesiastic governors to advantage, the Holy Week is certainly the properest time.

From morning to noon the Prince was at seeing sights, and he made so good a use of his time, that I don't think that something really remarkable was left unseen.
Upon this very principle, we paid our respects to the Holy Father,[26] of which interview the Prince made so admirable a sketch, so very worthy of H.B.,[27] that I am very much tempted to send it for the inspection of your Majesty.

We assisted at the Church ceremonies of the Holy Week from the beginning to the end.

The music of the Sistine Chapel, which is only vocal, may be well considered as unique, and has not failed to make a lasting impression upon a mind so musical as the Prince's....
I never think of your Majesty--and I take the liberty of thinking very frequently of you--without praying for health, serenity of mind, comfort and success for you, and I can well say that I am from my heart, your Majesty's sincerely attached and devoted Servant, STOCKMAR.
[Footnote 26: Gregory XVI.] [Footnote 27: Initials adopted by Mr Doyle, father of Richard Doyle, in his _Reform Caricatures_.] [Pageheading: BELGIUM] _The King of the Belgians to Queen Victoria._ _19th April 1839._ ...