Rulers of Kings by Gertrude Atherton

"This is certainly an improvement on the Hofburg," said Alexandra. "It is the only palace I have ever seen that looks like a palace, not a museum, barrack, or hospital; and Budapest is as picturesque a setting for the kings and queens one reads about in books. The Danube is not blue, but it moves -- it moves -- and its islands are certainly green. The illuminations last night looked as if the stars had come down to kow-tow to the _Hohenzollern_. He has indulged in much affectionate rhetoric, but has not yet broken loose. I wonder if he will to-night?"

"He is sure to, I should think. And I understand that he fell on Count Andrassy's neck this morning with a rhapsody of Count Julius -- to whom we certainly owe the strongest tie that now binds Hungary to us. What children the Hungarians are to be so flattered by this visit! They could have shown no greater enthusiasm for a Charlemagne."