Certainly it would have been a misfortune to France and my family if a misunderstanding had taken place between me and my minister.
This, however, would certainly have happened if I had made your niece my wife.

I am perfectly aware of this, and will henceforth oppose nothing to the accomplishment of my destiny.

I am prepared, then, to wed the infanta, Maria Theresa.

You may at once open the conference .-- Your affectionate Louis." The king, after reperusing the letter, sealed it himself.

"This letter for my lord cardinal," said he.
The gentleman took it.