On the whole, I love the Art of Medicine.

My Father wished me to get some knowledge in it.

He often sent me into the Hospitals; and even into those for venereal patients, with a view of warning by example.' EGO.

"'And by terrible example!--Sire, Medicine is a very difficult Art.
But your Majesty is used to bring all Arts under subjection to the force of your genius, and to conquer all that is difficult.' KING.

"'Alas, no: I cannot conquer all that is difficult!' [Hard-mouthed Kaunitz, for example; stock-still, with his right ear turned on Turkey: how get Kaunitz into step!]--Here the King became reflective; was silent for a little moment, and then asked me, with a most bright smile: 'How many churchyards have you filled ?' [A common question of his to Members of the Faculty.] EGO.