Do you each bear a despatch ?" "We do, your majesty," de Penthiere said, producing that which he bore.
"This, your majesty, is the general report of the Duc d'Enghien of the events of the battle.

Colonel Campbell is intrusted with the more detailed description of General Gassion.

Monsieur de Caussac's despatch contains the duke's views as to the carrying on of the campaign; these he submits to the judgment of your majesty and the council." Cardinal Mazarin stepped forward and took the three documents.
"These we will peruse and consider at our leisure," the queen said, "and I shall, I hope, see you at my levee this evening.

In the meantime I thank you for your service in having brought the despatches so speedily here, and am well aware that the fact that you have been chosen as the messengers of the commander-in-chief is in itself a proof that your share in the battle was in the highest degree honourable." She graciously held out her hand, which de Penthiere and his companions, dropping upon one knee, raised to their lips, one after the other.
"You are aware of the contents of the despatches, cardinal," the queen said when they were alone.
"Of their general scope, madam.

The Prince of Conde did me the honour to call upon me at eight this morning.