I am glad of it for the sake of peace, and for that of the tranquillity and comfort of the king.

But, if she had been in the king's place, I do not think my dear mamma would have accepted the letter which they have dared to write, and which they have got printed in foreign newspapers.[6] "I was glad to see M.de Stormont.[7] I asked him all the news about my dear family, and it was a pleasure to him to inform me.

He seems to me to have overcome his prejudices, and every one here thinks him a man of thorough high-breeding.

I have desired M.de Mercy to invite him to one of my Monday balls.

We are going to have one at, Madame de Noailles'.