Drawn to the window by the noise, the queen perceived her foster-brother, and she sent the king's valet to bring him to her.
Weber came up and told what was happening, whereupon she acquainted him with the death of Mandat.
The uproar went on beneath the windows.
"The cannoniers are leaving their pieces," said Weber, looking out; "they have no spikes, but they have driven balls home without powder, so that they are rendered useless!"
"What do you think of all this?"
"I think your majesty had better consult Syndic Roederer, who seems the most honest man in the palace."
Roederer was brought before the queen in her private apartment as the clock struck nine.
[CHAPTER XIII.]
THE REPULSE.
At this point, Captain Durler, of the Switzers, went up to the king to get orders from him or the major-general. The latter perceived the good captain as he was looking for some usher to introduce him.