Such at least was the opinion I formed of her when she resided in France; but she afterwards returned to England, and I am ignorant what may have occurred there." "What do you mean ?" "Simply that there are some heads naturally giddy, which are easily turned by prosperity." "That is the very word, madame.

I think the princess rather giddy." "We must not exaggerate, Philip; she is clever and witty, and has a certain amount of coquetry very natural in a young woman; but this defect in persons of high rank and position, is a great advantage at a court.

A princess who is tinged with coquetry usually forms a brilliant court; her smile stimulates luxury, arouses wit, and even courage; the nobles, too, fight better for a prince whose wife is beautiful." "Thank you extremely, madame," said Philip, with some temper; "you really have drawn some very alarming pictures for me." "In what respect ?" asked the queen, with pretended simplicity.
"You know, madame," said Philip, dolefully, "whether I had or had not a very great dislike to getting married." "Now, indeed, you alarm me.

You have some serious cause of complaint against Madame." "I do not precisely say it is serious." "In that case, then, throw aside your doleful looks.

If you show yourself to others in your present state, people will take you for a very unhappy husband." "The fact is," replied Philip, "I am not altogether satisfied as a husband, and I shall not be sorry if others know it." "For shame, Philip." "Well, then, madame, I will tell you frankly that I do not understand the life I am required to lead." "Explain yourself." "My wife does not seem to belong to me; she is always leaving me for some reason or another.