"Now for the stories of the King.
"Immediately after the death of the late King, the Chamberlain threw open both folding doors for the entrance of Frederick William. One had been enough for him when he was Crown Prince.
"'Am I,' he asked in his whimsical way, 'in a moment grown so much that one door will not do for me?'
"When the chef added two more dishes to the bill of fare, with a smile he remarked to his wife: 'It is easy to see that they believe that since yesterday I have received a larger stomach.'
"According to a custom established by Frederick the Great, two Lieutenant-Generals always stood at the Royal table, and, with the Court Marshal, waited until the King first should drink.
"When Frederick William saw them standing like posts at his board he waved his hand toward chairs, inviting them to be seated.
"'We cannot be seated, your Majesty,' they answered with great dignity.
"'Why not?'
"'Your Majesty must first drink.'
"'And what must I drink?' inquired William, smiling and gazing at the glasses.