" And believe me, they are reaping the reward of their betrayal of the Bourbon cause.

The sovereigns! Why, they are sending ambassadors to compliment the usurper.

" And sighing disdainfully, he again changed his position.

Prince Hippolyte, who had been gazing at the vicomte for some time through his lorgnette, suddenly turned completely round toward the little princess, and having asked for a needle began tracing the Conde coat of arms on the table.