The state of his health was not, however, such as to excite alarm.

At the camp at Compiegne, in July, 1764, the Dauphin reviewed the troops, and evinced much activity in the performance of his duties; it was even observed that he was seeking to gain the attachment of the army.

He presented the Dauphiness to the soldiers, saying, with a simplicity which at that time made a great sensation, 'Mes enfans, here is my wife.' Returning late on horseback to Compiegne, he found he had taken a chill; the heat of the day had been excessive; the Prince's clothes had been wet with perspiration.

An illness followed, in which the Prince began to spit blood.

His principal physician wished to have him bled; the consulting physicians insisted on purgation, and their advice was followed.