16/16 She still held her handkerchief before her eyes, but it was chiefly, I think, to conceal the effect which her tears had had upon her cheeks. Our carriages will follow yours. See the ladies into the berline, Constant. Have you ordered the embarkation of the troops, Berthier? Monsieur de Laval, you may escort the Empress to Pont de Briques, where I shall see you at the reception.'. |