It all arose from a fear I had to see your friendship for me decrease.

From the very moment you restore it, with so kind an assurance of its existence, I have no longer any other idea in my head." The duke shook his head as if he meant to say: "If you have no more ideas, I have, though." It being now the dinner hour, the prince sent to inform Madame of it; but she returned a message to the effect that she could not be present, but would dine in her own apartment.
"That is not my fault," said the duke.

"This morning, having taken them by surprise in the midst of a musical party, I got jealous; and so they are in the sulks with me." "We will dine alone," said the chevalier, with a sigh; "I regret De Guiche is not here." "Oh! De Guiche will not remain long in the sulks; he is a very good-natured fellow." "Monseigneur," said the chevalier, suddenly, "an excellent idea has struck me, in our conversation just now.

I may have exasperated your highness, and caused you some dissatisfaction.

It is but fitting that I should be the mediator.