From what Arthur observed when he met Albert a few days ago, it seems this young man from the Saxon-Coburg-Gotha family really took Sir Arthur's words to heart.
Albert used to favor a breakfast of buttered pancakes with honey, accompanied by two large sausages and fresh cream.
But since the end of last winter, under Stockma's supervision, he's changed it to rye bread, boiled eggs, and a small dish of apple slices.
Having undergone the baptism of the Swordsmanship Club at Bonn University, Albert's swordsmanship might not be exceptional, but his energy and spirit have notably transformed.
The slightly hunched back from staying home reading for long periods has straightened, he lost fifteen pounds, and even grew a small mustache.
"Portrait of Prince Albert" drawn by the British painter W.C. Ross in 1840.
If the Russian Prince Alexander hadn't appeared suddenly, Arthur almost felt Albert would surely succeed this time.
