268 SPORTING IN BOTH HEMISPHERES. 



the sovereign of these realms running about with a hand- 

 kerchief tied around his eyes, and followed by a group of 

 rosy and laughing girls, or taking part in some juvenile 

 game not exactly in accordance with his age and position. 

 However, this was the season, and Brukenau was the place, 

 where he sought amusement and relaxation after the cares 

 and anxieties of state, and he seemed determined to pursue 

 both in the way most suited to his inclinations; and cer- 

 tainly, if in after days he had maintained his popularity 

 amongst his subjects at Munich as effectually as he did then 

 amongst the young ladies at Brukenau, he would have had 

 no occasion to abdicate the Bavarian crown. 



