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less frequent & Earnest in his conversations, which He did not take amiss, but on the contrary thanked Him for his advice -- They continued howevermuch the same after this - Those around Him frequently reminded Him that He was talking too much, & He often desisted on the hint -- Succeeding symptoms of approaching disorder appearing, it was judged necessary to propose His Majesty's removal to an apartment seperate from the Queen's -- With difficulty this was acceded to, but on condition that the Queen would promise to sleep in the next bedchamber to that in which He was to remove -- This change took place [[underline]] on Wednesday the 5th. of Novr. 1788. [[/underline]] In the night H:M: found an opportunity of getting out of his Bed, & taking a Candle He open'd the Queen's Apartment, & coming gently to the bedside, He open'd the Curtains & looked in -- Miss Gy: who slept in the Queen's Room, & Her Majesty, were much alarmed - The King looking Earnestly at The Queen, said [[underline]] "I will confess the truth, [[/underline]] [[underline]] I thought You [[/underline]] [[underline]] "had deceived Me [[/underline]], & [[underline]] that You was not here" [[/underline]] He then Expressed his satisfaction at not having been deceived, & with little persuasion He returned to his own room. The next night the Queen was advised to remove to a more distant part of the Lodge at Windsor - The Doors of Her Apartments were fasten'd, & the King's bedchamber was afterwards constantly watched -- [[underline]] Novr. 6th. [[/underline]] -- This Night however H.M: contrived somehow