"You see that, with respect to money, there is already a notable change." "Something to the tune of from zero to eighteen millions," replied the musketeer gayly.

"Ah! that was what your majesty wanted the day King Charles II.

came to Blois.

The two states would not have been embroiled to-day; for I must say, that there also I see another stumbling-block." "Well, in the first place," replied Louis, "you are unjust, monsieur; for, if Providence had made me able to give my brother the million that day, you would not have quitted my service, and, consequently, you would not have made your fortune, as you told me just now you have done.

But, in addition to this, I have had another piece of good fortune; and my difference with Great Britain need not alarm you." A _valet de chambre_ interrupted the king by announcing M.Lyonne.