Even the ruined Huguenots of France could contribute the aid of their ingenuity.
One art which they had carried with them into banishment was the art of making fireworks; and they now, in honour of the victorious champion of their faith, lighted up the canals of Amsterdam with showers of splendid constellations.

[3] To superficial observers it might well seem that William was, at this time, one of the most enviable of human beings.

He was in truth one of the most anxious and unhappy.

He well knew that the difficulties of his task were only beginning.

Already that dawn which had lately been so bright was overcast; and many signs portended a dark and stormy day.
It was observed that two important classes took little or no part in the festivities by which, all over England, the inauguration of the new government was celebrated.