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"No, no," said the king, "he consented to see the illumination, and the outriders are instructed accordingly. I myself marked out the route. But, an expedient occurs to me. Quick, Baron von Planitz! Go to the outrider of my carriage. Tell him to follow the imperial carriage as fast as he can ride. He must overtake it, though his horse die under him.
He offered his arm to Maria Louisa, and left the box with her. The crowd of kings, dukes, and princes, followed him in haste. As the King of Saxony descended the staircase with his consort, Chamberlain von Planitz met him with a pale and frightened face. "Well," asked the king, "I suppose the illumination has already commenced? It must be a splendid spectacle!"
Duke George of Saxony frequently attended the proceedings, and listened attentively. His court jester is said to have appeared with him, and a comic scene is mentioned as having occurred between him and Eck, to the great diversion of the meeting. Frederick the Wise was represented by one of his counsellors, Hans von Planitz.
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