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Agony.
The day that the deed of gift had been sent to the king, the cardinal caused himself to be transported to Vincennes.

The king and the court followed him thither.

The last flashes of this torch still cast splendor enough around to absorb all other lights in its rays.

Besides, as it has been seen, the faithful satellite of his minister, young Louis XIV., marched to the last minute in accordance with his gravitation.