§ The Comptroller of the Household reported His Majesty's Answer to the Address of the 4th day of this instant February, as followeth—
§ "I thank you for your loyal and dutiful Address.
§ "I unite with you in the expression of indignation and deep concern at the tidings of the Assassination of My illustrious ally and friend, His Majesty the King of Portugal and the Algarvés, and of His-Royal Highness the Duke of Braganza; and I will not fail to convey to King Manuel your sentiment of abhorrence at the perpetration of such a crime, and your sympathy with His Majesty and the Members of the Royal Family of Portugal, and with the People of that country."