Then, embracing his elder brother, pressing the hand of the Marechal, and kissing the forehead of his young sister almost simultaneously, he went forth, and was on horseback in an instant.

Every one went to the windows which overlooked the court, except Madame d'Effiat, who was still seated and suffering.
"He sets off at full gallop.

That is a good sign," said the Marechal, laughing.
"Oh, heavens!" cried the young Princess, retiring from the bay-window.
"What is the matter ?" said the mother.
"Nothing, nothing!" said M.de Launay.

"Your son's horse stumbled under the gateway; but he soon pulled him up.

See, he salutes us from the road." "Another ominous presage!" said the Marquise, upon retiring to her apartments.
Every one imitated her by being silent or speaking low.
The day was sad, and in the evening the supper was silent at the chateau of Chaumont.
At ten o'clock that evening, the old Marechal, conducted by his valet, retired to the northern tower near the gateway, and opposite the river.
The heat was extreme; he opened the window, and, enveloping himself in his great silk robe, placed a heavy candlestick upon the table and desired to be left alone.