THE GREAT REFORMER.
Establishment of the Lottery—The King's Birthday—The Order of Matilda—Von Falckenskjold—The Russian Quarrel—The Civic Council—Court Retrenchment—The College of Finances—Rosenborg Gardens—The Gardes du Corps—Struensee's Pusillanimity—Negociations with Russia—Rumours of War 311
THE CABINET MINISTER.
Birth of a Princess—The Cabinet Minister—The Lex Regia—General Dissatisfaction—The New Counts—Struensee's Coat of Arms—Foreign Affairs—A Favourite has no Friends—The German Grievance—A Dangerous Foe—Ingratitude of Brandt—Return of Reverdil—Arrival at Court—Homicidal Mania—The King of Prussia—Habits of the Court—The Prince Royal 342