The manner in which the proceedings of the King at this juncture would be regarded by the Archdukes Albert and Isabella--for there could be no doubt that Conde had escaped to their territory--and by the King of Spain, in complicity with whom the step had unquestionably been taken--was of gravest political importance.
Henry had heard the intelligence but an hour before.

He was at cards in his cabinet with Bassompierre and others when d'Elbene entered and made a private communication to him.

"Bassompierre, my friend," whispered the King immediately in that courtier's ear, "I am lost.

This man has carried his wife off into a wood.

I don't know if it is to kill her or to take her out of France.