Travels in various countries of Europe, Asia and Africa . Every thing at thismoment depended upon the firmness with which the Sovereignmight persist in his resolution. At this critical juncture,when the Senators were all in consternation, as the King roseto leave the chamber, one of them, Funck, a man belovedby all parties, threw himself upon his knees at the feet ofthe monarch, and, holding him fast by his robe, urged him,by the most pressing solicitations, to return to his seat. Thegood old King was beginning to waver, when young Gustavus,in a commanding tone of voice and with great presence
Travels in various countries of Europe, Asia and Africa . Every thing at thismoment depended upon the firmness with which the Sovereignmight persist in his resolution. At this critical juncture,when the Senators were all in consternation, as the King roseto leave the chamber, one of them, Funck, a man belovedby all parties, threw himself upon his knees at the feet ofthe monarch, and, holding him fast by his robe, urged him,by the most pressing solicitations, to return to his seat. Thegood old King was beginning to waver, when young Gustavus,in a commanding tone of voice and with great presence ofmind, asked Fundi how he dared thus forcibly to detain theKing his father; and making him quit his hold, conducted his parent (1) Voy. Histoire de la derniere Revolution de Suede, &c. par Jacques Le SceneDesmaisons. Amst. 1782. (2) Chez les bourgeois et le peuple, la douleur etait vive et vraie. II est certainque ce monarque avait ete plutot pour eux un pere quun roi. Hist, de IAssassinat deGustave III. par un Temoin Oculaire, p. 95. Paris, V797-.
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