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Rh I could manage to do it this evening; as, after the play, there is a sort of fête at the Cardinal's."

"Good: the Queen will he sure to be there."

"Where is the letter?"

"Not yet written; but I will venture into the theatre to-night. I will bring you a bouquet of flowers—round them will be a note; and be careful to excite no suspicion in giving it."

Francesca promised, and the Queen advancing towards the calèche, hastily followed her. The carriage drove off; though not till Anne had given Voiture a most gracious smile, and bid him remember the verses.