Is that tone sincere?
WILHELMINE.
It comes from a heart that will never cease to revere the best of men.
KING.
Then you realize that I desire only your happiness? Yes, Wilhelmine, you will soon be able to do whatever you like, you may read French books, dance the minuet, keep an entire orchestra of musicians. I have arranged all things for your happiness and for your freedom.
[Illustration: KING FREDERICK WILLIAM I OF PRUSSIA R. SIEMERING]
WILHELMINE. How may I understand this, father?
KING.
You will have horses and carriages, and footmen, as becomes a future
Queen.