Note 1 — Chapter XL · The King’s Last Hours at Neuschwanstein
Ethel Harriet Hearn translation
The valet, Weber, had twice been in his service. Ludwig gave him a diamond clasp which he was in the habit of wearing in his hat. “I have no money with which to reward you,” he said. “Receive instead my clasp and this note of hand. If they compel you to give up the diamonds, my document will insure you a compensation of 25,000 marks.” He gave him, in addition, his prayer-book, which was much used. “Pray for me,” he said.1