After the King, in a hundred carriages each drawn by six horses, came the most splendid aristocracy of Europe, all feathers, ribands, jewels, and embroidery.

Before the procession had gone far it was announced that Mary was approaching.

Lewis alighted and advanced on foot to meet her.

She broke forth into passionate expressions of gratitude.

"Madam," said her host, "it is but a melancholy service that I am rendering you to day.