It was with the understanding that so long as he retained the King's goodwill, just so long he might possess the principality, and that when he died the sovereignty would pass to his children.

The old King died, and his son sat upon his father's throne.
The father of the Princess also died.

The King of to-day made the same terms as his father before him.

The Princess Hildegarde accepted them, not counting the cost.

Last spring she was coronated.