She remembered, however, the advice of the King, and thus addressed the Baron:
"What will you indeed do, in order to convince me of your affection?"
The Baron was less bold than Monsieur de Beaugency, who had talked of conquering a throne. He was probably more sincere.
"I am ambitious," said the widow.
"Ah!" replied Monsieur de Menneval, sorrowfully.
"And I would that the man, whom I marry, should aspire to every thing, and achieve every thing."
"I will try so to do, if you wish it."
"Listen; I give you an hour to reflect. I am, you know, the King's god-daughter. I have begged of him an embassy for you."
"Ah!" said Monsieur de Menneval, with indifference.