A bitter smile, the only symptom of anger which during this long conflict had passed across the angelic face, appeared upon her lips.

What, in fact, now remained on earth for her, after the king was lost to her?
Nothing.

But Heaven still remained, and her thoughts flew thither.

She prayed that the proper course for her to follow might be suggested.

"It is from Heaven," she thought, "that I expect everything; it is from Heaven I ought to expect everything." And she looked at her crucifix with a devotion full of tender love.