There is no officer under the rank of general whose name has been so frequently brought under our notice.

You intend to make some stay in Paris, I hope ?" "I shall do myself the honour later on, your majesty; but I hear that there are peasant troubles down in Poitou, and as I only paid a visit of a few days there, when your majesty had the goodness to present the fief to me, I am anxious to know how matters are going on, and to see that my castle is secure from attack by the insurgents." "Your excuse is a good one.

It would be well if more possessors of estates would spend their time in endeavouring to alleviate the condition of their people, instead of wasting their time and money in Paris." "Monsieur de Villar took steps in that direction, your majesty, before leaving for the war; for my agents, who keep me informed of most things that take place, acquainted me with the fact that Monsieur de Villar entirely remitted the usual fines on taking possession, and reduced the annual payment of his tenants by one half until times should mend." "A noble example!" the queen said warmly.

"I would that we could afford to do the same through all the royal domains.

It is a pleasure to us to know that one at least of our fiefs has been so worthily bestowed.