This too is a characteristic trait: In a certain German Hymn (_Why fret or murmur, then ?_ the title of it), which they often sang to him, or along with him, as he much loved it, are these words, "Naked I came into the world, and naked shall I go,"-- "No," said he "always with vivacity," at this passage; "not quite nakid, I shall have my uniform on:" Let us be exact, since we are at it! After which the singing proceeded again.

"The late Graf Alexander von Wartenberg"-- Captain Wartenberg, whom we know, and whose opportunities--"was wont to relate this." [Busching (in 1786), _Beitrage,_ iv.

100.] Tuesday, 31st May, "about one in the morning," Cochius was again sent for.

He found the King in very pious mood, but in great distress, and afraid he might yet have much pain to suffer.

Cochius prayed with him; talked piously.