Such a questioning and bothering! Hundreds came dashing in, and other hundreds were sent out: in and out they went all night; no sooner was one gone, than ten came.

I had to keep a roaring fire in the kitchen all night; so many Officers crowding to it to warm themselves.

And they talked and babbled this and that.

One would say, That our King was coming on, then, 'with his Potsdam Guard-Parade.' Another answers, 'OACH, he dare n't come! He will run for it; we will let him run.' But now my delight is, our King has paid them their fooleries so prettily this afternoon!" KING.

"When got you rid of your high guests ?" LANDLORD.