And the queen's answer showed that her new authority had brought with it some cares.

"It is true," she writes, "that the praises of the king resound everywhere.

He deserves it well by the uprightness of his heart, and the desire which he has to act rightly; but this French enthusiasm disquiets me for the future.

The little that I understand of business shows me that some matters are full of difficulty and embarrassment.

All agree that the late king has left his affairs in a very bad state.