"His Majesty has not so said, certainly," replied the duke, somewhat embarrassed; "but don't you generally play with him?"
Henry smiled, for so many and such serious events had occurred since he last played with the King that he would not have been astonished to learn that the King had changed his habitual companions at the game.
"I shall go there," said Henry, with a smile.
"Come," cried the duke.
"Are you going away?" inquired Marguerite.
"Yes, sister!"
"Are you in great haste?"
"In great haste."
"Might I venture to detain you for a few minutes?"
Such a request was so unusual coming from Marguerite that her brother looked at her while her color came and went.