"But where did M.
Colbert get that Star ?" For the glitter of the decoration had caught my eye, as it sparkled in the moonlight.
There was a pause before Darrell answered.

Then he said, "The King gave him his own Star to-night, in compliment to Madame." And in truth M.Colbert wore that Star when he walked abroad next morning, and professed much gratitude for it to the King.

I have wondered since whether he should not have thanked a humbler man.

Had I not seen the Star on the breast of the gentleman who embraced M.de Perrencourt, should I have seen it on the breast of M.Colbert de Croissy?
In truth I doubt it..