Fancy the blank look of little Schulenburg; the light of him snuffed out in this manner on a sudden.

It is said he had thoughts of resigning, so indignant was he: no doubt he went home to Landsberg gloomily reflective, with the pipe-clay of his mind in such a ruinous condition.

But there was no serious anger, on Friedrich's part; and he consoled his little Schulenburg soon after, by expediting some promotion he had intended him.

"Terribly proud young Majesty this," exclaim the sweet voices.

And indeed, if they are to have a Saturnian Kingdom, by appearance it will be on conditions only! Anticipations there had been, that old unkindnesses against the Crown-Prince, some of which were cruel enough, might be remembered now: and certain people had their just fears, considering what account stood against them; others, VICE VERSA, their hopes.