Charny appeared at the door in naval officer's uniform.
"Oh, come in, sir; I was writing for you," said the physician, handing him the note.
"Hearing of the danger her majesty was incurring, I came," said the nobleman, bowing.
"Madame, for Heaven's sake, hear and heed what Count Charny says," said Gilbert; "his voice will be that of France."
Respectfully saluting the lord and the royal lady, Gilbert went out, still cherishing a last hope.
[CHAPTER IX.]
CHARNY ON GUARD.
On the night of the ninth of August, the royal family supped as usual; nothing could disturb the king in his meals. But while Princess Elizabeth and Lady Lamballe wept and prayed, the queen prayed without weeping. The king withdrew to go to confession.
At this time the doors opened, and Count Charny walked in, pale, but perfectly calm.