[Signed] De Beaupre (Commissioner of the King)." De Catinat knew well how this method of annoying Huguenots had been practised all over France, but he had flattered himself that his own position at court would have insured his kinsman from such an outrage.
He threw the paper down with an exclamation of anger.
"When do they come ?" "Father said to-night." "Then they shall not be here long.

To-morrow I shall have an order to remove them.

But the sun has sunk behind St.Martin's Church, and I should already be upon my way." "No, no; you must not go yet." "I would that I could give you into your father's charge first, for I fear to leave you alone when these troopers may come.

And yet no excuse will avail me if I am not at Versailles.

But see, a horseman has stopped before the door.