Chapter LX: Edward VII. Almost a Monarch

Edward VII was quite old when he came to the throne, but this was only on account of Queen Victoria, and he was really a very active man and had many romantic occupations; for instance, he went betting and visited Paris and was sometimes late for dinner; in addition he was merry with actresses and kind to gypsies.

Besides all this Edward VII smoked cigars, was addicted to entente cordials, married a Sea-King’s daughter, and invented appendicitis. Edward VII was thus a very Good King, besides being a Good Thing and _amused_ and, in fact, almost a _Monarch_. He is also memorable because he preferred making peace instead of war.