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During the hunt the Queen was present , and although her gloomy face betrayed that she was tired , she made an effort to smile and be agreeable to everybody . Even Sulkowski got a few kind words from her . As soon as dinner was over they started for Dresden , where an opera , three ballets between the acts , the smiles of Faustina and a cantata composed by Hasse specially for the day , awaited the King . At five o'clock , the curtain rose in the theatre , lighted magnificently and filled with the court beautifully dressed , and Faustina , dressed more carefully than ever , came forth staring at the King 's box . The new King was beaming with joy , quite happy because his life flowed smoothly , not disturbed by anything . He never asked the Fates for more , neither for fame , nor conquests ; all he cared for was perfect quiet , during which he could eat , laughing at Frosch and Horch , then smoke a pipe , look at good pictures , listen to Padre Guarini 's chatter , enjoy Faustina 's singing and go to bed , with no misgivings for the next day . In his quiet life there was however a dark secret .