I felt my hands shook, but I did not make one mistake.

I felt more happy and thankful when it was over."] [Footnote 68: J.W.Croker wrote to Lady Hardwicke:-- "_24th November 1839._ "...

She then unfolded a paper and read her Declaration, which you will, before this can reach you, have seen in the newspapers.

I cannot describe to you with what a mixture of self-possession and feminine delicacy she read the paper.

Her voice, which is naturally beautiful, was clear and untroubled; and her eye was bright and calm, neither bold nor downcast, but firm and soft.