He required from them, he said, not only activity of the body, but labour of the intellect.
He was silent for a few moments, and then spoke again.

"I shall not always be here," he said, "nor will you always have Prince Maurice, and a few others whose knowledge of your commonwealth is perfect.

My Lords the States must be up and doing while they still possess them.

Nest Tuesday I shall cause the Queen to be crowned at Saint-Denis; the following Thursday she will make her entry into Paris.

Next day, Friday, I shall take my departure.