And, in the meantime, Gourville gathered in his hat all that the weeping friends were able to throw into it of gold and silver--the last offering, the pious alms made to misery by poverty.

The surintendant, dragged along by some, carried by others, was shut up in his carriage.

Gourville took the reins, and mounted the box.

Pelisson supported Madame Fouquet, who had fainted.

Madame de Belliere had more strength, and was well paid for it; she received Fouquet's last kiss.