from remarking.

We have no HANSARD of this Session; all is conjecture and
tobacco-smoke. What we know is, not the least effect, except an
internal trouble, was produced on the royal mind by the
St.-Mary-Axe Discovery. Some Question there might well be,
inarticulately as yet, of Grumkow's fidelity, at least of his
discretion; seeds of suspicion as to Grumkow, which may sprout up
by and by; resolution to keep one's eye on Grumkow. But the first
practical fruit of the matter is, fierce jealousy that the English
and their clique do really wish to interfere in our ministerial
appointments; so that, for the present, Grumkow is firmer in his
place than ever. And privately, we need not doubt, the matter
continues painful to his Majesty.

One thing is certain, precisely a week after, his Majesty,--much
fluctuating in mind evidently, for the Document "has been changed
three or four times within forty-eight hours,"--presents his final
answer to Hotham. Which runs to this effect ("outrageous," as
Hotham defines it):--

"1. For Hanover and your great liberality on that score, much
obliged; but upon reconsideration think it will not do.
2. Marriage FIRST, Prince of Wales to Wilhelmina,--Consent with
pleasure. 3. Marriage SECOND, Crown-Prince Friedrich with your
Amelia,--for that also we are extremely wishful, and trust it will
one day take effect: but first these Seville-Treaty matters, and
differences between the Kaiser and allied English and French will
require to be pulled straight; that done, we will treat about the
terms of Marriage SECOND. One indispensable will be,--That the