"I suppose my brother is kept a little at a distance," said the king.
"Fire and water cannot be more opposite." "That will do.

Permit me, madame, to kiss your hands, the most beautiful hands in France." "May you be successful, sire, as the family peacemaker." "I do not employ an ambassador," said Louis, "which is as much as to say that I shall succeed." He laughed as he left the room, and carelessly adjusted his ruffles as he went along..