Albert is also an old Anglo-Saxon name--the same, Lord Melbourne believes, as Ethelred--but it has not been so common nor so much in use since the Conquest.

However, your Majesty's feelings, which Lord Melbourne perfectly understands, must determine this point.

The notion of the King of Prussia[159] gives great satisfaction here, and will do so with all but Puseyites and Newmanites and those who lean to the Roman Catholic faith.

His strong Protestant feelings, and his acting with us in the matter of the Syrian Bishop, have made the King of Prussia highly popular in this country, and particularly with the more religious part of the community.
Your Majesty cannot offer up for the young Prince a more safe and judicious prayer than that he may resemble his father.

The character, in Lord Melbourne's opinion, depends much upon the race, and on both sides he has a good chance.