I can easily withdraw into my boudoir." "No, no, nothing of the kind, madame," cried Louis.

"It is my wish that you should remain here.

What is it, Louvois ?" "A messenger arrived from England with despatches, your Majesty," answered the minister, his ponderous figure balanced upon the three-legged stool.

"There is very ill feeling there, and there is some talk of a rising.

The letter from Lord Sunderland wished to know whether, in case the Dutch took the side of the malcontents, the king might look to France for help.