He could not bear opposition,--the opposition which tears and sighs exhibited, any more than opposition of any other kind.

His remarks, therefore, became bitter, urgent, and openly aggressive in their nature.

This was a fresh cause of distress for the poor girl.

From that very circumstance, therefore, which she regarded as an injustice on her lover's part, she drew sufficient courage to bear, not only her other troubles, but this one also.
The king next began to accuse her in direct terms.

La Valliere did not even attempt to defend herself; she endured all his accusations without according any other reply than that of shaking her head; without any other remark than that which escapes the heart in deep distress--a prayerful appeal to Heaven for help.