The Youth of Caroline Matilda—Memoirs of an Unfortunate Queen—Education of the Princess—Specimens of her Correspondence—Proposal of Marriage—Caroline Matilda's Feelings—The Royal Assent—Death of the King of Denmark—Public Opinion—The Marriage Portion—The Marriage—Farewell to England—Landing in Denmark—Enthusiastic Reception 33
THE DANISH COURT.
Birth of Christian VII.—Death of his Mother—Juliana Maria—The Chronique Scandaleuse—A Severe Task-Master—The Prince's Education—Reverdil—Curious Delusions—The King's Illness and Death—Accession of Christian—Court Intrigues—The Triumvirate—Royal Marriages 50
THE HAPPY COUPLE.
The Meeting at Roeskilde—Entrance into Copenhagen—The Queen's Household—The Royal Family—Court Amusements—Travelling Impressions—The Coronation—The First Quarrel—The King goes to Holstein—Death of the Duke of York—Milady—Reverdil leaves the Court—The New Favourite—Strange Conduct of the King 83
THE KING ON HIS TRAVELS.