The current advanced by opposite issues of the palace, and the heat was suffocating.

The dauphin's brow reeked with perspiration beneath the _bonnet rouge_.

"Take the cap off the child," shouted Santerre; "don't you see he is half stifled." The queen darted a mother's glance at Santerre, who came towards her, and placing his hand on the table, he leaned towards Marie Antoinette and said, in an under tone, "You have some very awkward friends, madame; I know those who would serve you better!" The queen looked down, and was silent.

It was from this moment that may be dated the secret understanding which she established with the agitators of the faubourgs.

The leading malcontents received the queen's entreaties with complacency.