Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. 3 (of 3) Queen of Denmark and Norway, and Sister of H. M. George III. of England

CHAPTER VII.

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'TWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP.

Baron von Lichtenstein--The King's Instructions--The Arrival from Hamburg--The Four Articles--A Terrible Journey--Arrival at Celle--Interview with the Queen--Baron von Seckendorf--The Answer from Copenhagen--The Appeal to George III.--The Counter-Revolution--Another Visit to Celle--The Last Interview--The Queen's Gratitude--Return to London--Waiting for the Answer--A Sudden Blow 202