Now adieu! Believe me, always, your devoted Niece, VICTORIA R.
[Footnote 90: See _post_, p.334.

(Ch.

X, 1st October, 1841)] [Footnote 91: A treaty on the subject was signed in London, on 20th December, between Great Britain, France, Austria, Prussia, and Russia.] [Pageheading: QUEEN ADELAIDE] _Queen Adelaide to Queen Victoria._ SUDBURY HALL, _8th September 1841._ MY DEAREST NIECE,--I have not ventured to disturb you with a letter since we parted, knowing how fully your time was employed with business of importance.

I cannot any longer now refrain to enquire after you, after all you have gone through lately, and I must congratulate you with all my heart on having so well completed your difficult task.
There is but one voice of praise, I hear, of your perfect composure and beautiful conduct during the trying scenes of last week.

It has gratified me more than I can express, for I had fully expected it of you, and it has made me very happy to find that it has been generally remarked and has given so much satisfaction.