was upon the throne exactly what those weak temperaments whom nature has rendered incapable of an opinion are in society.

In his pusillanimity, he gave his confidence to a minister; and although amidst various counsels he often knew which was the best, he never had the resolution to say, "I prefer the opinion of such a one." Herein originated the misfortunes of the State .-- SOULAVIE'S "Historical and Political Memoirs Of the Reign Of LOUIS XVI.," VOL ii..