'He still breathes,' he kept saying. 'All is not yet over; he is not yet gone.' 'And now,' said she 'if that is all you can do, begone and get some porters; he must instantly go home.' 'Madam,' cried the Chancellor, 'if this most melancholy sight were seen in town--O dear, the State would fall!' he piped. 'There is a litter in the Palace,' she replied.
'It is your part to see him safe.
I lay commands upon you.
On your life it stands.' 'I see it, dear Highness,' he jerked.
'Clearly I see it.