But on the fourth day there came, by estafette, a Letter from the Queen, conjuring him to return without delay, the King growing worse and worse.

Wilhelmina, who loved her Father, and whose outlooks in case of his decease appeared to be so little flattering, was overwhelmed with sorrow.

Of her Brother, however, she strove to forget that strange outbreak of candor; and parted with him as if all were mended between them again.

Nay, the day after his departure, there goes a beautifully affectionate Letter to him; which we could give, if there were room: [_OEuvres,_ xxvii.

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