This triumvirate was in terms of good understanding at the Tuileries.

Lameths and Duport saw the king.

Barnave, who at first dared not venture to visit the chateau, subsequently went there secretly.

The utmost precaution and concealment attended these interviews.

The king and queen sometimes awaited the youthful orator in a small apartment on the _entre sol_ of the palace, with a key in their hand, so as to open the door the moment his footsteps were heard.