The indignation of the Prince was extreme.

He had already taken offence at some insolent expressions upon this topic, which the Cardinal had permitted himself.

He now sent back the commission to the Duchess, adding, it was said, that he was not her lackey, and that she might send some one else with her errands.

The words were repeated in the state council.

There was a violent altercation--Orange vehemently resenting his appointment merely to carry out decisions in which he claimed an original voice.