Within one week all the ugly pimples had entirely disappeared.
I took care to purge her slightly; I prescribed every day what she was to eat, and forbade the use of all cosmetics; I only advised her to wash herself morning and evening with plantain water.

The modest oracle told the princess to make use of the same water for her ablutions of every part of her body where she desired to obtain the same result, and she obeyed the prescription religiously.
I went to the opera on purpose on the day when the duchess shewed herself there with a smooth and rosy shin.

After the opera, she took a walk in the great alley of the Palais-Royal, followed by the ladies of her suite and flattered by everybody.

She saw me, and honoured me with a smile.

I was truly happy.