and we will obtain it in Hanover."

"In Hanover?" repeated the king, angrily.

"Hanover will be ours, sire, though we had no such ally as Germany;
but it will be ours the sooner if we have that help which you can
give us. Standing between two fires, England will have to succumb,
there will be no escape for her. That is another advantage, sire,
that France expects from the treaty with Prussia. But I will now
speak of the advantages which your majesty may expect from this
alliance. You are aware that Prussia is surrounded by threatening
enemies; that Austria and Russia are approaching her borders with
evil intentions, and that a day may soon come when Maria Theresa may
wish to reconquer this Silesia which, in her heart, she still calls
her own. When this time comes, your majesty will not be alone; your
ally, France, will be at your side; she will repay with faithful,
active assistance the services which your majesty rendered her in
Hanover. She will not only render her all the assistance in her
power, but she will also allow her to partake of the advantages of
this victory. Hanover is a rich land, not rich only in products, but
in many other treasures. The Electors of Hanover have in their
residences not only their chests filled with gold and precious
jewels, but also the most magnificent paintings. It is but natural
that we should pay ourselves in Hanover for the expenses of this war
of which England is the cause. You, then, will share with us these
treasures. And still this is not all. France is grateful; she offers
you, therefore, one of her colonies, the Isle of Tobago, as a pledge
of friendship and love."

"Where is this isle?" said the king, quietly.