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III. Martin has had q trying task to perform
in writing biography OF the Princ, Consort
under the supervision OF the Queen. who regard
ed her husband with feelings little short OF
adotaton- In the nature OF things, it was 3 very
difficult matter for the author to avoid compos-
ing paneSyric; yet he has, with much tact,
conuived to do SO, and has produced memoir
whish wears quite a. impressive an appearance
Of candor aud impartialty as do most works OF
it's class. From those who knew the Prince,
Eod were, therefore, capable of Judging him,
high testimony has been borne to tie purity
and beauty Of his character; and We
are, therefore, prepared to accept, as justly
me,2Ied the kindly words OF esteem and ndmirs-
tic. with which his b;ographer, in evident hon-
esty and modesty. Invariably speaks Of bin.
The Prince. as the husband OF Eagland's Queen,
Filed one OF he most difficult positions with re-
marLable discretion e1I.oi.lns, in alt his con-
due, sagacity. discrimination, and amiabl1ty.
Victoria hsd been ex:ellently fitted for tho
duties Of a sovereign by natural endowments OF
head aud heart, aid by q troad and thorough
training, and she had a. her commau nd the help
OF wise councillors; yet was she deeply indebted
to her husband for able and judcious advlce in
I'll Pablo as we'll private matters requiring q
careful exercise Of reason and Judgment And
this indebtedness she gratefully acknowledged,
giving in return the loving devotion Of a Wifs's
loyal heart
No spectacle il more pleasing than that
ct the pu1e and sweet domestic happiness
that has ever reigned in the home OF Queen
Victoria It is q blessed relief which
her Court presents after the dissolute aud In
beetle 1eigas Of the monarchs who preceded her.
Looking back along the Line Of English sover-
e.gns, wnese eau ne pause to contemplate with
satisfaction Royal household fres from dis
cord, division, gross Iceutiousnesa, and conse-
quant misery? For one great boon, the English
people must regard their Queen with unbounaed
ecnerat:on: the model she has afforded them OF
the domestic virtues. And to the Prince Con-
sort IS well as to herself isdue this beautfm ex-
ample Batter than brilliant talents Or extraor-
dinary leaning, did his geptle, yet staunch,
virtues aiaot MN for the place OF husband, con
fdsnt, and guide to the Queen OF the British
Empire. With appropriate grace did she call
him Master" az in I letter to Baron Stock
mar, written dur1ug brief absence Of the
Prince: II feel very lonely without my
dear Master; and, though I know other people are
often separated for a few days. feel hatit could
not make me get accustomed to it. This am
sure you cannot blame. Without him everything
loses its interest. . It will always be
terrible pang for me to separate from him, even
for t*o days; and pray God never to let me-
survive him I glory in his being seen and
ioved''
Francis Charles Augustus Albert Emmanuel
the aecond SCH Of tho Duke Of Sa1e-Coburg-
Saal1eld, was born at Coburg, Aug. 26. 1873
Three months previous to this date, the Duchess
d Kent. s,ster Of the Princes fxther, had given
birth to a daughter, tho future Queen Of En-
gland. From their cradles, the idea Of uniting
ta9cousins in marriage had been entertained by
their families. This intention was kept from the
A'ov'edse Of Victoria, bnt the pr1nce sesms
u aaye early had some hint Of It.
Ii. education was carefully conducted,
s..d every pains taken to give him the
culture and accomplishments betting gentle
m.n Ct his rank and prospects. In 1886, itbeing
deemed advisable that the Prince and Princess
ehorld become personally acquainted with cach
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ritason to visit the Duchess OF Kent, at Rem
sineton Palace, in company with his two Sons.
Not until utter the expiration Of his visit, which
lasted four weeks, wcs Victoria informed OF the
wishes Of her family regarding her union with
the Prince Her own incllnatlons in the matter
were frankly expressed, on receiving
this informatioa, in letter to her unc'e'
ENG Leopold of Belgium. "I have only now
"a IL 4- koj-o 1T fA
health OF one now dear to me, and to take him
Under your special protection. hope and trust
that all will go on prosperously and well on this
subject, now Of 80 much Importance to me-"
But the young couple had not yet concluded
their 17tn year, and their training for the great
before them had By no means
concluded.
On his return from England the Prince re-
manned ten months in Brussels, occupied IN the
ttudg Of history and modern languages. From
hzussels be went to Bonn, where Tor eighteen
months he gave particular attention to the natn-
I'll sciences, political economy, and philosophy.
Mus1c he pursued with passion, and not only be" !
cane proficient in the art, but displayed con- |
siderable talent az composer. In the autumn |
OF 1887 be made thorough exploration OF
Switzerland aud the Italian lakes on foot, and |
vie1ted Venice and Milan for the purpose OF In
Bpecting their art-treasures. His contemplated
oiide bad now occupied the throne OF England |
Tor several months, and the friends most desl1-
ous Of their union pressed the Queen 70 make
definite Arrangements for its accomplishment IN |
L839. But Her Majesty demurred, on account OF
ter own youth ana that Of the Prince, and |
aashed the marriage postponed for several |
7eacs, rntll both had acquired broader culture