What imports is that she is bidden by the Queen to repair to Paris; as a loyal subject she must obey the Queen's commands; you, as a loyal subject, must see to it that she obeys them.

So, madame, I count upon your influence with mademoiselle to see that she is ready to set out by noon to-morrow.
One day already has been wasted me by your--ah--jest, madame.

The Queen likes her ambassadors to be brisk." The Dowager reclined in her chair, and bit her lip.

This man was too keen for her.

She had no illusions.