King Louis says he is the state, and by heaven, he is! Charles Stuart knows that he is nothing, and he is right!" "Give me your hand, baron!" cried De Grammont, a smile of satisfaction spreading over his face.

"I now tell you my secret.

No one else knows it.
The purchase of Dunkirk has bought for me the smile of my master.

I have been recalled to Versailles.

I return to La Belle France within a fortnight! Come with me! I'll show you a king in very deed, and promise furthermore that his smile shall be for you!" "I can't go with you, my dear count," I returned gratefully.