His notice of her and his coldness of manner were observed by all.

M.de Guiche indemnified the princess by a look of passionate devotion, and it must be admitted that Madame, as she raised her eyes, returned it to him with interest.

It is unquestionable that De Guiche had never looked so handsome, for Madame's glance had its customary effect of lighting up the features of the son of the Marshal de Gramont.
The king's sister-in-law felt a storm mustering above her head; she felt, too, that during the whole of the day, so fruitful in future events, she had acted unjustly, if not treasonably, towards one who loved her with such a depth of devotion.

In her eyes the moment seemed to have arrived for an acknowledgement to the poor victim of the injustice of the morning.

Her heart spoke, and murmured the name of De Guiche; the count was sincerely pitied and accordingly gained the victory over all others.