I will give you my answer in Flanders.' This answer is a proud one, and fit for a king of France." [Illustration: Louis XV.

and the Ambassador of Holland----151] The hopes of the nation were aroused.

"Have we, then, a king ?" said M.d'Argenson.

Credit was given to the Duchess of Chateauroux, Louis XV.'s new favorite, for having excited this warlike ardor in the king.
Ypres and Menin had already surrendered after a few days' open trenches; siege had just been laid to Furnes.

Marshal Noailles had proposed to move up the king's household troops in order to make an impression upon the enemy.