He is the more provoked at the accident, as he aspires to the post of Governor to the Dauphin.

I never thought of him for the place.

It is quite enough to have consulted my heart only in the choice of a governess; and I will not suffer that of a Governor to the Dauphin to be at all affected by the influence of my friends.

I should be responsible for it to the nation.

The poor man does not know that my determination is taken; for I have never expressed it to the Duchess.