Whether La Valliere does or does not love the king, and whether the king does or does not love La Valliere--from this moment you and I will draw a distinction in the two characters I have to perform.

You open your eyes so wide that I am sure you hardly understand me." "You are so impetuous, Madame, that I always tremble at the fear of displeasing you." "And see how he trembles now, poor fellow," she said, with the most charming playfulness of manner.

"Yes, monsieur, I have two characters to perform.

I am the sister of the king, the sister-in-law of the king's wife.

In this character ought I not to take an interest in these domestic intrigues?
Come, tell me what you think ?" "As little as possible, Madame." "Agreed, monsieur; but it is a question of dignity; and then, you know, I am the wife of the king's brother." De Guiche sighed.