All at once she had had to order her life anew, to replace old thoughts by new ones.

"We honour and obey the rulers of our land, and fly the English flag, and welcome the English Governor gladly when he comes to us--will your Excellency have some refreshment ?" she added quickly, for she saw the cloud on the Seigneur's brow.

"Louis," she added quickly, "will you--" "I have ordered refreshment," said the Seigneur excitedly, the storm passing from his face, however.

"Havel, Tardif--where are you, fellows!" He stamped his foot imperiously.
Havel entered with a tray of wine and glasses, followed by Tardif loaded with cakes and comfits, and set them on the table.
Ten minutes later the Governor took his leave.

At the front door he stopped surprised, for a guard of honour of twenty men were drawn up.