For a long time, although he was her ally, she was unwilling to meet him; but at last a visit of the Emperor and Empress to England was arranged.

Directly he appeared at Windsor her heart began to soften.

She found that she was charmed by his quiet manners, his low, soft voice, and by the soothing simplicity of his conversation.

The good-will of England was essential to the Emperor's position in Europe, and he had determined to fascinate the Queen.

He succeeded.