For the first time in his life, perhaps, he felt his position on his throne to be a little insecure.

He forgot his lesson too quickly.

Had the overwhelming impression which prevailed for several days been a lasting one it might perhaps have induced him to descend from the clouds to which his courtiers and his people had raised him, and once more feel firm ground beneath his feet.

On the other hand, had the German people often treated the German Emperor as they did then it might have cured him.
A remarkable incident which occurred on this occasion is characteristic of the way in which the Emperor was treated by many of the gentlemen of his suite.

I had opportunity, while waiting at a German station restaurant for the arrival of the next train, to watch and study the excitement of the population at the events in Berlin, which bore signs of a revolutionary character.