(_g_) Those factories which, owing to the nature of the country, were not self-supporting, would not be maintained at the expense of the king, and the support of others would merely be reduced to bounties, so that the king might not have any share in them; which was also regulated with reference to commerce. (_h_) The crown domains would be farmed out. (_i_) At the beginning of each year the budget expenses would be settled, and not exceeded during the year. (_k_) The pensions, which were quite disproportionate in comparison with the amount of the king's revenue, would undergo a certain reduction. If in this branch reforms and reductions have taken place or are intended, it will be easily discovered how greatly the nature of the finances requires such. 3.--_Justice._ (_a_) The king would not decide in any cause until it had been properly tried by the courts of law. (_b_) The number of law courts would be reduced, as every man, no matter his rank, must be regarded as a citizen in the sight of the law. (_c_) The judges would receive no fees, and the forms of proceeding would be abridged. 4. Concerning the army, I refer to the memorial found among my papers, which alludes to it. 5. As regards the navy, it was arranged:-- (_a_) That the strength of the fleet was not to be sought in an increase of the number of vessels, but in those existing being kept in a good state and thoroughly equipped. (_b_) That the storing up of everything required for a bombardment is correct in principle. 6.--_The Court._ (_a_) Everything superfluous and only belonging to ostentation was to be cut down, and only that retained which served for amusement. (_b_) The amusements and parties would be arranged after the taste and opinion of the king and queen, without regard to other considerations. In addition to these there are many other principles which I repeated to the king, and strove to impress on his mind. I will mention some of them, as they will serve to clear up several points. 1. It is injurious to occasion a great affluence of persons to court through the hope of making their fortunes, for it ruins private individuals, renders the provinces poor, and the royal treasury in the end has to bear the loss. 2. It is better for the nobility to live on their estates if they wish to be idlers, and if they seek government appointments they must pass through the lower stages. Only valid reasons could produce an exception, but not favour or several years' residence at court. 3. The king, in filling up posts, ought to trust to the proposals of the departments, but pay no heed to supplications and recommendations at court. 4. His Majesty would grant no reversions, survivor-ships, exclusive privileges, or other liberties, which encroach on the rights of the subjects; and 5. At least for the first year grant no "characters" and distinctions which were not really connected with the office held.