His fortitude was the more admirable because he was not willing to die.

He had very lately said to one of those whom he most loved: "You know that I never feared death; there have been times when I should have wished it; but, now that this great new prospect is opening before me, I do wish to stay here a little longer." Yet no weakness, no querulousness, disgraced the noble close of that noble career.

To the physicians the King returned his thanks graciously and gently.

"I know that you have done all that skill and learning could do for me; but the case is beyond your art; and I submit." From the words which escaped him he seemed to be frequently engaged in mental prayer.

Burnet and Tenison remained many hours in the sick room.