CHAPTER XII.

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