“I assure you,” said the king, “that I will see you to-morrow at eight o’clock.” “You promise us?” they all cried. “Yes, I promise it.” “Why not at seven o’clock?” said the queen. “Well, then, yes, at seven o’clock,” replied the king. “Adieu–” He uttered that “adieu” in so expressive a manner that the sobs redoubled. Madame Royale fell fainting at the king’s feet, which she clasped; I raised her and helped Madame Élisabeth to hold her.
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