The king arrived.

Every one looked for what might possibly happen in the glance, which began to bestir the world, like the brow of Jupiter Tonans.

Louis had none of his brother's gloominess, but was perfectly radiant.

Having examined the greater part of the drawings which were displayed for his inspection on every side, he gave his opinion or made his remarks upon them, and in this manner rendered some happy and others wretched by a single word.

Suddenly his glance, which was smilingly directed towards Madame, detected the slight correspondence established between the princess and the count.