But great exertion was repugnant to him; he seemed to be too willing to spare himself, and his good resolutions too often came to nothing.

It was particularly unfortunate that he took not the slightest interest in politics, and never read a newspaper.

In his manners, too, there was still room for improvement.

"He will always," said the Baron, "have more success with men than with women, in whose society he shows too little empressement, and is too indifferent and retiring." One other feature of the case was noted by the keen eye of the old physician: the Prince's constitution was not a strong one.

Yet, on the whole, he was favourable to the projected marriage.