Name your conditions," said the king.
"Well, then, so be it.

My first condition is that I may be allowed to have a brilliant wedding.

I wish to invite not only the entire court, but a goodly number of Berliners; I desire all Berlin to take part in my happiness, and to convince every one, by my gay demeanor and my entertainment, that I joyfully accept my bride, the princess." The king's eyes rested sorrowfully upon his brother's countenance.

He fully understood the emotions of his heart, and knew that his brother wished to wound and humiliate his faithless sweetheart by his marriage; that Henry only submitted to his wishes because his proud heart rebelled at the thought of being pitied as a rejected lover.

But he was considerate, and would not let it appear that he understood him.
"I agree to this first proposition," said the king, after a pause, "and I hope you will allow me to be present at this beautiful fete, and convince Berlin that we are in hearty unison.