The Duchess always had a carriage ready.

In less than ten minutes she was at the Queen's door.

I was the only person there, having been forbidden to send for the other women.

Madame de Polignac came in; the Queen held out her arms to her, the Duchess rushed towards her.

I heard her sobs renewed and withdrew.
A quarter of an hour afterwards the Queen, who had become calmer, rang to be dressed.