Captain du Trouffle is a most fortunate man--he will possess a most beautiful wife.

When will this happy ceremony be performed ?" Madame von Kleist was unable to reply.

She gazed with wild terror into his cold, iron face--she listened with horror to that voice, whose mild, soft tone had become suddenly so harsh, so stern.
The prince repeated his question, and his tone was harder and more imperious.
"The day is not fixed," said Louise; "we must first obtain the king's consent to our marriage." "I shall take care it does not fail you," said the prince, quietly.
"I will strengthen your petition to the king.

Now, madame, you must forgive me for leaving you.

Many greetings to your betrothed--I shall be introduced to him to-morrow at the parade.