human
Madame la marquise bids me say that any one ordered to visit her by his Majesty is welcome. Will monsieur be good enough to enter? Monsieur doubtless stops the night--a room shall be at his service. Madame and her daughter sup half an hour later; she trusts monsieur will honour her by joining the repast.
gpt
Her daughter! exclaimed St. Georges;
human
Then remembering himself, he replied:
gpt
Make my compliments to madame and say that I will join her. Yet, my friend, excuse me to her, too, for the manner in which I shall appear before her. I have ridden far in rough weather; I am scarce presentable.
human
Madame will understand, the servitor answered respectfully.
gpt
As will Mademoiselle Aurélie.--Gaston, to the younger servant,
human
And, said St. Georges,