Sometimes she inquired the names of those who were unknown to her.

One day she saw the Chevalier d'Orville passing, and asked me the name of that knight of Saint Louis, whom she had seen everywhere for a long time past.

I knew who he was, and related his history.

"That must be put an end to," said the Queen, with some vivacity.

"Such an example of indifference is calculated to discourage our soldiers." Next day, in crossing the gallery to go to mass, the Queen perceived the Chevalier d'Orville; she went directly towards him.