The narrowness of her fortune compelled her to do so; but she was much more strongly impelled by the fear that the Queen's friendship, after having raised up dangerous enemies against her, might abandon her to their hatred, and to the regret of having lost the august favour of which she was the object.
This step produced the full effect that had been expected from it.

A young and sensitive queen cannot long bear the idea of contradiction.

She busied herself in settling the Comtesse Jules near her, by making such a provision for her as should place her beyond anxiety.

Her character suited the Queen; she had merely natural talents, no pedantry, no affectation of knowledge.

She was of middle size; her complexion very fair, her eyebrows and hair dark brown, her teeth superb, her smile enchanting, and her whole person graceful.