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Updated: June 13, 2025
"There is no doubt that fellow has more invention than I have," said Saint-Aignan, as if compelled by his conviction to admit it. The revelation we have witnessed, that Montalais made to La Valliere, in a preceding chapter, very naturally makes us return to the principal hero of this tale, a poor wandering knight, roving about at the king's caprice.
Saint-Aignan extended his foot and hand, and thus began: "White as milk, she casts upon the breeze the perfume of her fair hair tinged with golden hues, as are the ears of corn. One is tempted to inquire if she is not the beautiful Europa, who inspired Jupiter with a tender passion as she played with her companions in the flower-spangled meadows.
It has even been stated that the word disaffection was uttered during this secret conference by the sincere and truthful lips of M. de Saint-Aignan. I cannot assert that this is true; for the door was closely shut, and M. de Saint-Aignan spoke in a low tone.
Fouquet had thrown aside his weapons of defense, and hate and jealousy had picked them up. Colbert was invited by the king to the fete at Vaux; he bowed like a man confident in himself, and accepted the invitation with the air of one who almost confers a favor. The king was about writing down Saint-Aignan's name on his list of royal commands, when the usher announced the Comte de Saint-Aignan.
It seems that before leaving Paris M. de Saint-Aignan held an interview with the Duke of Rovigo and another, minister, and they had given him a verbal message to the Emperor. This mission was both delicate and difficult.
I have retired to my own room, overcome with grief and fatigue, sire; and I implore your majesty to grant me the favor of an audience, which will enable me to confess the truth to my sovereign. "LOUISE de la VALLIERE." "Well?" asked the king, taking the letter from Saint-Aignan's hands, who was completely bewildered by what he had just read. "Well!" repeated Saint-Aignan.
"Oh! your royal highness, the portrait is but a mere sketch, and many more additions could be made, but I fear to weary your patience, or offend the modesty of the shepherdess, and I shall therefore pass on to her companion, Amaryllis." "Very well," said Madame, "pass on to Amaryllis, Monsieur de Saint-Aignan, we are all attention."
"And La Valliere," exclaimed Guiche, impatiently, and completely ignorant besides of Saint-Aignan's object. "Yes, yes, you have it. You have hit upon the word, 'La Valliere." "A grand discovery indeed." "Montalais and La Valliere, these, then, are the two young girls in whom you interest yourself," said Saint-Aignan, laughing.
"He did not distinguish himself this evening," said Montalais; "and I know from very good authority that Madame thought him insupportable." "M. de Saint-Aignan produced a most brilliant effect, and I am sure that more than one person who saw him dance this evening will not soon forget him. Do you not think so, La Valliere?" "Why do you ask me? I did not see him, nor do I know him."
The king tapped the floor impatiently with his foot, saying, "Such a change is positively inexplicable." And he looked at Saint-Aignan, who had also remarked La Valliere's peculiar lethargy, as well as the king's impatience.
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