“The reproach is for the king, and not for you.”
“Do you come from far? I heard you were traveling.”
“Yes, I was hunting. And you?”
“Yes, I have been in the provinces; and now will you be good enough to render me a service?”
“I shall be delighted.”
“Well, you can penetrate into the Louvre, while I remain in the ante-chamber; will you tell the duke I am waiting for him?”
“Why not come in with me?”
“The king would not be pleased.”
“Bah!”
“Diable! he has not accustomed me to his most gracious smiles.”