11/15 He goes--but what does it signify where he goes? Had you kept a close tongue in your foolish head--but there! you did not, and so by a thoughtless word you undid all that you had done so well. I have no further need of you--and thank Heaven that you leave the Palais Royal free to go whither your fancy takes you, and not to journey to the Bastille or to Vincennes. I am merciful, M.de Luynes--as merciful as you are brave; more merciful than you are prudent. |