CHAPTER XXII.

THE WIDOWED QUEEN.

Unbroken Happiness of the Queen's Life up to 1861--Death of the Duchess of Kent--The Prince Consort slightly Ailing-- Catches Cold at Cambridge and Eton--The Malady becomes Serious--Public Alarm--Rapid Sinking, and Death--Sorrow of the People--The Queen's Fortitude--Avoidance of Court Display--Good Deeds--Sympathy with all Benevolent Actions-- Letter of Condolence to the Widow of President Lincoln--The "Albert Medal"--Conclusion 194

LIFE OF QUEEN VICTORIA.