'A new guest, a new face, or a new game--which have you brought ?' 'In a sense, sire, a new face,' the marquis answered, bowing, and standing somewhat aside that I might have place.
'Well, I cannot say much for the pretty baggage,' quoth the king quickly.

And amid a general titter he extended his hand to me.

'I'll be sworn, though,' he continued, as I rose from my knee, 'that you want something, my friend ?' 'Nay, sire,' I answered, holding up my head boldly--for Crillon's behaviour had been a further lesson to me--'I have, by your leave, the advantage.

For your Majesty has supplied me with a new jest.

I see many new faces round me, and I have need only of a new game.