De Thou advanced and said: “I will answer for him, madame.”
“Very well; draw up the deed, notary,” said Pinard.
“Inasmuch as the king our master does us the favor to sign my daughter’s marriage contract,” cried Lallier, “I will pay the whole price of the manor.”
“The ladies may sit down,” said the young king, graciously: “As a wedding present to the bride I remit, with my mother’s consent, all my dues and rights in the manor.”
Old Lecamus and Lallier fell on their knees and kissed the king’s hand.
“Mordieu! sire, what quantities of money these burghers have!” whispered de Gondi in his ear.
The young king laughed.
“As their Highnesses are so kind,” said old Lecamus, “will they permit me to present to them my successor, and ask them to continue to him the royal patent of furrier to their Majesties?”
“Let us see him,” said the king.
Lecamus led forward his successor, who was livid with fear.