When I heard of the threat, I summoned his physician, one Doctor Lilly, who, being questioned, admitted that while in a delirium Hamilton had made threats against the king's life, but that he, Lilly, had supposed the French king was meant.

Lilly is a good faithful subject, and I often use his astrological knowledge, which is really great, but in this case I suspect he is trying to shield Hamilton, believing, perhaps, that the threats meant nothing because they were made in delirium." "It is horrible to think upon," answered Frances, shivering.

"But he has gone to France, and, thank Heaven, your Majesty is safe.

Perhaps he has gone to kill King Louis." "How do you know he has gone to France ?" asked the king, much interested.
"I had a letter from him.

He imagines he is in love with me," answered Frances, speaking in the letter of truth and with a fine air of calmness.
She had received a letter from George in France, but it was before his return to England.
"Ah, indeed!" exclaimed the king.