Jeanne went away full of joy and delight.
CHAPTER XLVIII.
THE QUEEN’S PORTFOLIO.
The cardinal was at home when Madame de la Motte came to his hotel. She had herself announced, and was immediately admitted.
“You come from Versailles?” said he.
“Yes.”
“Well?”
“Well, monseigneur, what do you expect?”
“Ah, countess, you say that with an air that frightens me.”
“You wished me to see the queen, and I have seen her; and that I should speak to her of you whom she has always so much disliked.”
“And you did?”