4/17 "It will not all be counterfeit, for indeed I shall fall sick of joy. But why must I fall sick ?" "He brings a woman to take your place, who, lying in bed with the curtains drawn, will the later be discovered." The Princess's mother saw here a hindrance to success and eagerly she spoke of it. He explained in delicate hints that he himself was to bribe the sentry at the door to let her pass for a few moments into the house. The Princess broke into a laugh. "My poor Chateaudoux, they _will_ give you a sweetheart. |