"You will always be mindful of the great responsibility which rests
upon you, as you have a prince to educate who will one day govern a
kingdom, and upon whom the weal and woe of many millions are
dependent. And when those millions of men one day bless the king
whom you have educated, a part of the blessing will fall upon you;
but when they curse him, so falls the curse likewise upon your
guilty head, and you will feel the weight of it, though you may be
in your grave!. Be mindful of this, and act accordingly. Now you may
depart. I will write the instructions immediately, so that you may
receive them to-day."

Herr Behnisch bowed, backing out toward the door.

"One thing more," cried the king, motioning with his Staff to the
tutor. "In order that you may ever remember our interview, I will
present you with a souvenir."

He opened the drawer of his private writing-table, and took out a
gold snuff-box, with his initials set in brilliants upon the cover;
handing it to Herr Behnisch, he motioned him to retire, and thus
spare him the expression of his gratitude.

"Your majesty," stammered Herr Behnisch, with tears in his eyes,
"I--"

"You are an honest man, and so long as you remain so, you can count
upon me. Adieu!--Now," said the king, as the door closed, "have you
recovered the plaything?"

"Here it is, your majesty," shouted the prince, as he held up