Louis found the king of England seated in the same place where he had left him.

On perceiving him, the English prince arose; but at the first glance he saw discouragement written in dark letters upon his cousin's brow.

Then, speaking first, as if to facilitate the painful avowal that Louis had to make to him,-- "Whatever it may be," said he, "I shall never forget all the kindness, all the friendship you have exhibited towards me." "Alas!" replied Louis, in a melancholy tone, "only barren good-will, my brother." Charles II.

became extremely pale; he passed his cold hand over his brow, and struggled for a few instants against a faintness that made him tremble.

"I understand," said he at last; "no more hope!" Louis seized the hand of Charles II.