Why could not I fly to prevent such disorders, such indecency! I can only offer you a great deal of good-will; but I feel well that, in present circumstances, the thing wanted is effective results and reality.

May I, Madam, be so happy as to render you some service! May your fortune be equal to your virtues! I am with the highest consideration, Madam, your Highness's faithful Cousin,--F." [_OEuvres de Frederic,_ xvii.

166.] To Wilhelmina he says of it, next day, still gratified, though sad news have come in the interim;--death of Winterfeld, for one black item:-- ...

"The day before yesterday I was in Gotha.

It was a touching scene to see the partners of one's misfortunes, with like griefs and like complaints.