The cardinal assumed the airs of a father with the sons of France, and the two princes had grown up under his wing.

No one then imputed to pride, or even impertinence, as would be done nowadays, this liberality on the part of the first minister.

The courtiers were satisfied with envying the prince .-- The king turned away his head.
"I never had so much money before," said the young prince, joyously, as he crossed the chamber with his favorite to go to his carriage.

"No, never! What a weight these crowns are!" "But why has monsieur le cardinal given away all this money at once ?" asked M.le Prince of the Comte de la Fere.

"He must be very ill, the dear cardinal!" "Yes, my lord, very ill, without doubt; he looks very ill, as your royal highness may perceive." "But surely he will die of it.