They count the minutes that we have to live, and shake the hour-glass to hasten the descent of its sands.

When Monsieur le Cardinal-Duc observes in a corner three or four of our tall figures, who never quitted the side of the late King, he feels that he is unable to move those statues of iron, and that to do it would require the hand of a great man; he passes quickly by, and dares not meddle with us, who fear him not.

He believes that we are always conspiring; and they say at this very moment that there is talk of putting me in the Bastille." "Eh! Monsieur le Marechal, why do you delay your departure ?" said the Italian.

"I know of no place, except Flanders, where you can find shelter." "Ah, Monsieur! you do not know me.

So far from flying, I sought out the King before his departure, and told him that I did so in order to save people the trouble of looking for me; and that if I knew when he wished to send me, I would go myself without being taken.