King, told them, that they did not take the matter right, for that his most Christian Majesty did not resent this matter because it was an Injury done to Monsieur
Mesnager's
Footmen; for, says he, what are Monsieur
Mesnager's
Footmen to him? but because it was done to his Subjects. Now, says he, let me tell you, it would look very odd for a Subject of
France
to have a bloody Nose, and his Sovereign not to take Notice of it. He is obliged in Honour to defend his People against Hostilities; and if the
Dutch
will be so insolent to a Crowned Head, as, in any wise, to cuff or kick those who are under
His