In fact it made it necessary to give fresh orders all along the line. Instead of two days, the relays would have to wait three; the same with the troops.
On the 20th of June, M. de Bouillé advanced to Stenay, where he found the Royal Germans.
We have already seen that, on the same day, the hussars arrived at St. Menehould, announcing the arrival of the dragoons.
We know, through M. Drouet, what a sensation their unexpected appearance created.
We have seen another hussar detachment arrive at Varennes, causing little less sensation than their brothers-in-arms did at St. Menehould.
Let us now turn our attention to Paris, and see what was going on these last few days.
We have already said that the Queen managed the diplomacy. She diplomatised wonderfully.
Firstly, she had used the white horses which drew the funeral car of M. Voltaire.
Secondly, on the 19th, she took a stroll with the Dauphin on the outer boulevards.