I need not say that I have read the baron's letter to your comrades, and that they fully shared with me the admiration I feel at your conduct." "Had I better start at once for Versailles, sir ?" "I think so.

The king is not pleased at being kept waiting.

He is sure to ask you when you arrived.

You had better take one of my horses.

I will order it to be brought round, and shall be at your quarters by the time you have put on your full uniform." The king had just returned from hunting when Desmond arrived at the palace, and gave his name to one of the ushers.