Seeing Monsieur rise from the table, Manicamp, napkin in hand, rose also.

Monsieur ran rather than walked, towards the ante-chamber, where, noticing an usher in attendance, he gave him some directions in a low tone of voice.
Then, turning back again, but avoiding passing through the breakfast apartment, he crossed several rooms, with the intention of seeking the queen-mother in her oratory, where she usually remained.
It was about ten o'clock in the morning.

Anne of Austria was engaged in writing as Monsieur entered.

The queen-mother was extremely attached to her son, for he was handsome in person and amiable in disposition.

He was, in fact, more affectionate, and it might be, more effeminate than the king.