13/33 That is your business." "I understand, sire," Tavannes answered coolly. And after a moment's silence, seeing that the King had done with him, he bowed low and withdrew; watched by the circle, as all about a King were watched in the days when a King's breath meant life or death, and his smile made the fortunes of men. As he passed Rochefoucauld, the latter looked up and nodded. "He's madder than ever to- night. Is it a masque or a murder he is planning ?" "The vapours," Tavannes answered, with a sneer. |