What am I, then ?" "You are, you perceive," said the king, "the divinity who dissipates the storm, and brings back fine weather." In fact, a ray of sunlight streamed through the forest, and caused the rain-drops which rested upon the leaves, or fell vertically among the openings in the branches of the trees, to glisten like diamonds.
"Sire," said La Valliere, almost overcome, but making a powerful effort over herself, "think of the anxieties your majesty will have to submit to on my account.

At this very moment they are seeking you in every direction.

The queen must be full of uneasiness; and Madame--oh, Madame!" the young girl exclaimed, with an expression which almost resembled terror.
This name had a certain effect upon the king.

He started, and disengaged himself from La Valliere, whom he had, till that moment, held pressed against his heart.

He then advanced toward the path, in order to look round, and returned, somewhat thoughtfully, to La Valliere.