As it was impossible to foresee this fit of madness in the King of Prussia, there was no guarding against it: and after it had happened, I thought I could do no less than resent it in the manner I have done,--without prostituting the character with which the King has been pleased to honor me.

I hope, however, this affair will be attended with no ill consequences: for the King of Prussia himself is at present so ashamed of his behavior, that he says, He will order Count Degenfeld [Graf von Degenfeld, going at a leisurely pace to remove NOSTI from his perch among you] [Supra, p.

197.] to hasten his journey to England, with orders to endeavor to make up the affair immediately.
"As I had already received the King's Orders, by Captain Guy Dickens, To return home forthwith, I thought, after what had happened, the sooner I left this place the better; and the rather because it might be proper I should make a report of it to his Majesty.

I shall therefore set out a few hours after this Messenger; and will make all the expedition possible.
"The King of Prussia sets out for Anspach on Saturday next,"-- 11th July is Tuesday, Saturday next will be 15th July, which proves correct.
[Fassmann, p.

410.] "I am, with the utmost respect, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient and most humble servant, CHARLES HOTHAM." [State-Paper Office: Prussian Despatches, vol.xli.] No sooner was the door slammed to than his Majesty began to repent.